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Carroll Leavell, 86, American politician, member of the New Mexico Senate (1997–2018).
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|Carroll Leavell (October 23, 1936 – June 26, 2023) was an American politician who was a Republican member of the New Mexico Senate representing District 41 from January 1997 to his retirement in December 2018.
Biography
Leavell earned his BA from Eastern New Mexico University. He died on June 26, 2023, at the age of 86.
Elections
- 1996: When District 41 Republican Senator Billy McKibben left the Legislature and left the seat open, Leavell was unopposed for the June 4, 1996 Republican primary, winning with 530 votes and won the November 5 general election against Democratic nominee Pat Darcy.
- 2000: Leavell was unopposed for both the 2000 Republican primary, winning with 606 votes and the November 2 general election, winning with 2,749 votes.
- 2004: He was again unopposed for both the June 1, 2004 Republican primary, winning with 1,309 votes and the November 2 general election, winning with 9,042 votes.
- 2008: He was not challenged by anybody for both the June 8, 2008 Republican primary, winning with 1,619 votes and the November 4 general election, winning with 8,702 votes.
- 2012: Leavell faced no opposition for both the June 5, 2012 Republican primary, winning with 1,303 votes and the November 6 general election, winning with 8,413 votes.
- 2016: He again faced no challengers for both the June 7, 2016 Republican primary, garnering 1,741 votes and the November 8 general election, where he won with 9,006 votes. These were his last contests.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 15 questions
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1.What was the date of birth for Carroll Leavell?
- A.November 5, 1937
- B.October 23, 1936correct
- C.January 1, 1936
- D.June 26, 1938
Carroll Leavell was born on October 23, 1936.
Source: biographical header
2.Which university did Carroll Leavell attend for his BA degree?
- A.Eastern New Mexico Universitycorrect
- B.University of New Mexico
- C.University of Santa Fe
- D.New Mexico State University
Carroll Leavell earned his bachelor of arts degree from Eastern New Mexico University.
Source: biography section
3.In what year did Carroll Leavell retire from the New Mexico Senate?
- A.2017
- B.2016
- C.2018correct
- D.2020
Carroll Leavell served as a member of the New Mexico Senate until his retirement in December 2018.
Source: biographical header
4.Who did Carroll Leavell defeat in the 1996 general election?
- A.John Doe
- B.Billy McKibben
- C.Samuel Roberts
- D.Pat Darcycorrect
Carroll Leavell won the November 5, 1996 general election against Democratic nominee Pat Darcy.
Source: elections section
5.At what age did Carroll Leavell pass away?
- A.82
- B.88
- C.86correct
- D.84
Carroll Leavell died on June 26, 2023, at the age of 86.
Source: biography section
6.In which New Mexico legislative chamber did Carroll Leavell serve?
- A.State Senatecorrect
- B.Supreme Court
- C.Governor's Cabinet
- D.State House of Representatives
Carroll Leavell was a Republican member of the New Mexico Senate.
Source: biographical header
7.Which Senate district did Carroll Leavell represent?
- A.District 22
- B.District 41correct
- C.District 14
- D.District 35
Carroll Leavell represented District 41 in the New Mexico Senate.
Source: biographical header
8.How many votes did Carroll Leavell receive in the 2016 general election?
- A.9,006correct
- B.8,413
- C.1,741
- D.8,702
Carroll Leavell won the 2016 general election with 9,006 votes.
Source: elections section
9.Who held the District 41 Senate seat before Carroll Leavell?
- A.Billy McKibbencorrect
- B.Pat Darcy
- C.Robert Smith
- D.John Leavell
Republican Senator Billy McKibben left the Legislature, which opened the seat for Carroll Leavell.
Source: elections section
10.In the 2004 general election, how many votes did Carroll Leavell receive?
- A.9,042correct
- B.1,309
- C.8,702
- D.2,749
In the November 2, 2004 general election, Carroll Leavell won with 9,042 votes.
Source: elections section
11.What was the date of death for Carroll Leavell?
- A.June 26, 2023correct
- B.November 8, 2022
- C.October 23, 2023
- D.December 1, 2023
Carroll Leavell died on June 26, 2023.
Source: biography section
12.How many votes did Carroll Leavell win during the 2008 Republican primary?
- A.1,741
- B.1,303
- C.1,309
- D.1,619correct
Carroll Leavell was unopposed in the June 8, 2008 Republican primary, winning with 1,619 votes.
Source: elections section
13.In which year did Carroll Leavell begin his service in the New Mexico Senate?
- A.1997correct
- B.1994
- C.2000
- D.1996
Carroll Leavell served as a member of the New Mexico Senate representing District 41 from January 1997.
Source: biographical header
14.How many votes did Carroll Leavell receive in the 2000 general election?
- A.606
- B.9,042
- C.2,749correct
- D.8,413
Carroll Leavell won the November 2, 2000 general election with 2,749 votes.
Source: elections section
15.In the 2012 general election, what was Carroll Leavell's winning vote total?
- A.8,702
- B.2,749
- C.8,413correct
- D.9,006
Carroll Leavell won the November 6, 2012 general election with 8,413 votes.
Source: elections section
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