Justine Fox-Young

Justine Fox-Young (born 1979) is a Republican former member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, serving District 30.[1] She was first elected in 2004, and was re-elected in 2006. Fox-Young was defeated in 2008 by Democratic newcomer Karen Giannini. She received her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Chicago and her undergraduate degree from Brown University.[2]

Legislative career

In 2004, Fox-Young won a tough primary against incumbent State Representative Bob White to become the youngest sitting member and the youngest woman ever elected to the New Mexico Legislature. At the time, Fox-Young was the office manager for attorney Mickey D. Barnett, a former Republican National Committeeman from New Mexico.[3]

Although Fox-Young initially earned a reputation as a moderate Republican, her vote on a controversial bill approving domestic partnerships caused some to view her as ideologically liberal. She was one of only two New Mexico House Republicans to vote for the measure.[3]

After the 2008 primary election, in which she ran uncontested, Fox-Young claimed to have proof of voter fraud in the Democratic primary races.[4] Soon after, voters whose registrations Fox-Young claimed were fraudulent began to challenge her allegations. The government watchdog group Common Cause said her claims were "simply inaccurate."[3]

The American Civil Liberties Union sued Fox-Young for invasion of privacy, conspiracy and negligence. All the charges against her were later dismissed.[5] [6] [7]

In 2008, Fox-Young was defeated by Giannini for the House seat.[8] The defeat came as a surprise to many, since the seat was viewed as a "safe" Republican seat.[3]

Notes and references

  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - Candidate - Justine Fox-Young".
  2. ^ "Justine Fox-Young, Attorney at Law". Justine Fox-Young, Attorney at Law.
  3. ^ a b c d "New Mexico Independent -". Archived from the original on January 7, 2009.
  4. ^ "N.M. GOP finds 28 suspect voters - the Santa Fe New Mexican". Archived from the original on September 1, 2011. Retrieved April 21, 2009.
  5. ^ "New Mexico Independent -". Archived from the original on October 27, 2009.
  6. ^ "New Mexico Independent -". Archived from the original on October 31, 2008.
  7. ^ "404". Archived from the original on February 2, 2017. {{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)
  8. ^ "Our Campaigns - NM State House 30 Race - Nov 04, 2008".


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