William P. Soules
William P. Soules (Democratic Party) is a member of theNew Mexico State Senate, representingDistrict 37. He assumed office on January 1, 2013. His current term ends on December 31, 2028.
Soules (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to theNew Mexico State Senate to representDistrict 37. He won in the general election onNovember 5, 2024.
Biography
Soules earned his bachelor's and master's degree in psychology from New Mexico State University and his interdisciplinary Ph.D in education and psychology from New Mexico State University. His professional experience includes working as an elementary school principal for Las Cruces Public Schools, as an academic advisor, as a professor at New Mexico State University, and as assistant provost of student services at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad.[1]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Soules was assigned to the following committees:
2023-2024
Soules was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Soules was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Soules was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| New Mexico committee assignments, 2017 |
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| •Conservation |
| •Education, Chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Soules served on the following committees:
| New Mexico committee assignments, 2015 |
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| •Conservation |
| •Education, Vice chair |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Soules served on the following committees:
| New Mexico committee assignments, 2013 |
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| •Conservation |
| •Education, Vice chair |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: New Mexico State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for New Mexico State Senate District 37
IncumbentWilliam P. Soules won election in the general election for New Mexico State Senate District 37 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | William P. Soules (D) | 100.0 | 15,693 |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 15,693 | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Mexico State Senate District 37
IncumbentWilliam P. Soules advanced from the Democratic primary for New Mexico State Senate District 37 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | William P. Soules | 100.0 | 2,752 |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 2,752 | ||
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Republican primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Richard Reynaud (R)
Endorsements
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2020
See also: New Mexico State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for New Mexico State Senate District 37
IncumbentWilliam P. Soules defeatedDave Gallus in the general election for New Mexico State Senate District 37 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | William P. Soules (D) | 56.8 | 14,714 |
| Dave Gallus (R) | 43.2 | 11,196 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 25,910 | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Mexico State Senate District 37
IncumbentWilliam P. Soules advanced from the Democratic primary for New Mexico State Senate District 37 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | William P. Soules | 100.0 | 4,476 |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 4,476 | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Mexico State Senate District 37
Dave Gallus advanced from the Republican primary for New Mexico State Senate District 37 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Dave Gallus | 100.0 | 3,090 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 3,090 | ||
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2016
Elections for theNew Mexico State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 8, 2016.
IncumbentWilliam P. Soules defeatedCecelia H. Levatino in the New Mexico State Senate District 37 general election.[2][3]
| New Mexico State Senate District 37, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  William P. SoulesIncumbent | 55.47% | 11,374 | |
| Republican | Cecelia H. Levatino | 44.53% | 9,131 | |
| Total Votes | 20,505 | |||
| Source:New Mexico Secretary of State | ||||
IncumbentWilliam P. Soules ran unopposed in the New Mexico State Senate District 37 Democratic primary.[4]
| New Mexico State Senate District 37, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | William P. SoulesIncumbent (unopposed) | |
Cecelia H. Levatino ran unopposed in the New Mexico State Senate District 37 Republican primary.[5]
| New Mexico State Senate District 37, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Cecelia H. Levatino (unopposed) | |
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| During the 2016 election cycle Soules was one of the candidates endorsed by PresidentBarack Obama |
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2012
Soules ran in the2012 election forNew Mexico State Senate District 37. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 5, 2012. Soules defeatedCathey Jo Alberson (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | William P. Soules | 52.2% | 9,330 | |
| Republican | Cathey Jo Alberson | 47.8% | 8,557 | |
| Total Votes | 17,887 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
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Campaign finance summary
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| Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
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| 2024 | New Mexico State Senate District 37 | Won general | $16,260 | $30,714 |
| 2020 | New Mexico State Senate District 37 | Won general | $113,861 | N/A** |
| 2016 | New Mexico State Senate, District 37 | Won | $228,557 | N/A** |
| Grand total | $358,678 | $30,714 | ||
| Sources:OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). | ||||
| ** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle | ||||
| Note: Totals above reflect only available data. | ||||
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2024
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In 2024, theNew Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 16 to February 15. A special session was held on July 18, 2024.
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2023
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In 2023, theNew Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 17 to March 18.
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2022
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In 2022, theNew Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 18 to February 17.
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2021
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In 2021, theNew Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 19 to March 20.
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2020
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In 2020, theNew Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 21 to February 20.
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2019
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In 2019, theNew Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 15 through March 16.
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2018
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In 2018, the 53rdNew Mexico State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 16 through February 15.
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2017
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In 2017, the 53rdNew Mexico State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 17 through March 18, 2018.
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2016
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2015
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In 2015, the 52ndNew Mexico State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 20 through March 21.[8]
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2014
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In 2014, the 51stNew Mexico State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 21 through February 20.[8]
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2013
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In 2013, the 51stNew Mexico State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 15 to March 16.[8]
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Endorsements
2012
In 2012, Soules' endorsements included the following:
- Planned Parenthood New Mexico Action Fund
- Animal Protection Voters
- National Education Association
- New Mexico Building and Construction Trades Council
Personal
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Soules has one daughter.[1]
See also
2024 Elections
External links
Candidate New Mexico State Senate District 37 | Officeholder New Mexico State Senate District 37 | Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑1.01.1Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed May 12, 2014
- ↑New Mexico Secretary of State, "2016 general election contest/candidate list," accessed August 18, 2016
- ↑New Mexico Secretary of State, "Official Results General Election - November 8, 2016," accessed November 29, 2016
- ↑New Mexico Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Contest/Candidate List," accessed March 10, 2016
- ↑New Mexico Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Contest/Candidate List," accessed March 10, 2016
- ↑New Mexico Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑New Mexico Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List," accessed May 12, 2014(Archived)
- ↑8.08.18.2New Mexico Legislature, "Session dates," accessed July 9, 2014
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| Preceded by - | New Mexico State Senate District 37 2013-Present | Succeeded by - |
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