Joseph Franklin Hernandez
Joseph Franklin Hernandez | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 4th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Anthony Allison |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Education | Shiprock High School |
Joseph Franklin Hernandez is an American politician and community organizer who is a Democratic member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, representing the 4th district.[1] The district is entirely based in San Juan County and includes the community of Shiprock, as well as part of Farmington.[2]
Early life and education
[edit]Hernandez was born and raised in Shiprock. He graduated from Shiprock High School in 2006.[3] He earned awards for organizing the vote in the Navajo Nation.[4]
Political views
[edit]Abortion
[edit]Hernandez supports access to abortion, and was endorsed by Planned Parenthood in 2024.[5]
Radiation exposure
[edit]Hernandez was a co-sponsor of House Memorial 15, a proposal to endorse the renewal of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Legislator - New Mexico Legislature". www.nmlegis.gov. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ "State House District 4" (PDF). New Mexico Legislature. June 26, 2023. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
- ^ "Homepage". Joseph Hernandez For NM House District 4. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ Barrera, Lavannya Pulluveetil (2021-07-21). "Honoring Joseph Hernandez at the 2021 Dr. Espanola Jackson Solar Justice Award Virtual Celebration". Vote Solar. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ "2024 New Mexico Election Endorsements". www.plannedparenthoodaction.org. Archived from the original on 2024-11-02. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ Prokop, Danielle (2025-03-05). "House Memorial asking for federal RECA revival clears committee • Source New Mexico". Source New Mexico. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
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