John Pinto
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John Pinto (December 15, 1924 – May 24, 2019)[1][2] was an American politician.[3][4] He served as a Democratic member of the New Mexico Senate from 1977 until his death in 2019.
Early life
Pinto was born in Lupton, Arizona, on the Navajo Nation.[4] He earned a Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degree from the University of New Mexico.[5]
Career
Pinto served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II and was a Navajo code talker. After leaving the military, Pinto was a teacher and organizer for the National Education Association.[4] Elected to the New Mexico Senate in 1977, Pinto represented the 3rd district, which includes the Four Corners-area and spans much of western San Juan County, as well as a portion of western McKinley County. Much of the district is made up of the Navajo Nation and includes Shiprock, Sheep Springs, and part of Gallup. At 94, he was the longest-serving member in the Senate.
Personal life
He died in office in Gallup, New Mexico, on May 24, 2019, at the age of 94.[6][7] He was succeeded in office by his granddaughter, Shannon Pinto.
References
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- ↑ NM mourns long-time state senator John Pinto, The NM Political Report, Andy Lyman, May 24, 2019. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
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External links
- John Pinto at Vote Smart
- Follow the Money – John Pinto
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- 1924 births
- 2019 deaths
- Navajo Nation politicians
- Native American state legislators in New Mexico
- Democratic Party New Mexico state senators
- People from McKinley County, New Mexico
- 21st-century members of the New Mexico Legislature
- People from Apache County, Arizona
- Military personnel from Arizona
- Navajo code talkers
- University of New Mexico alumni
- 20th-century members of the New Mexico Legislature
- United States Marine Corps personnel of World War II
- 20th-century Native American people
- 21st-century Native American people