Martin Heinrich
Martin Trevor Heinrich (/ˈhaɪnrɪk/ HYNE-rik; born October 17, 1971) is an American businessman and politician serving as the senior United States senator from New Mexico, a seat he has held since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Heinrich served as the U.S. representative from New Mexico's 1st congressional district from 2009 to 2013. He is the dean of New Mexico's congressional delegation.
Martin Heinrich | |
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Official portrait, 2019 | |
| Chair of the Joint Economic Committee | |
| Assumed office April 26, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Don Beyer |
| Vice Chair of the Joint Economic Committee | |
| In office February 3, 2021 – April 26, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Don Beyer |
| Succeeded by | David Schweikert |
| United States Senator from New Mexico | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Jeff Bingaman |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Mexico's 1st district | |
| In office January 3, 2009 – January 3, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Heather Wilson |
| Succeeded by | Michelle Lujan Grisham |
| Member of the Albuquerque City Council from the 6th district | |
| In office January 3, 2004 – January 3, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Hess Yntema |
| Succeeded by | Rey Garduno |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Martin Trevor Heinrich October 17, 1971 Fallon, Nevada, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Julie Hicks (m. 1998) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Missouri (BS) |
| Signature | |
| Website | Senate website |
Born in Fallon, Nevada, Heinrich lived much of his adulthood in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and maintains a residence there along with his work residence in Silver Spring, Maryland. From 2004 to 2008, he served on the Albuquerque City Council, representing the 6th district. Heinrich was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2008 and reelected in 2010.
In lieu of running for a third term in the House, Heinrich ran for the Senate seat vacated by retiring Senator Jeff Bingaman in the 2012 election and defeated Republican Heather Wilson, 51%–45%. He was reelected in 2018, receiving 54% of the vote in a three-way race. Since the beginning of the 118th Congress, Heinrich has chaired the Joint Economic Committee, having previously served as vice chair.