Kathleen Cates
Kathleen Cates | |
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 Cates in 2024 | |
| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 44th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Jane Powdrell-Culbert |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic |
Kathleen M. Cates is an American politician serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives for the 44th district. Elected in November 2022, she assumed office on January 1, 2023.
Career
[edit]Prior to entering politics, Cates worked for a jewelry company, and as an e-commerce manager for Goodwill Industries of New Mexico.[1] She also worked as the CEO of LifeROOTS from 2011-2021, a non-profit focused on providing resources to people with disabilities.[2] Since 2021, Cates has also worked as a realtor.[3] She was elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives in November 2022.[4]
In the 2025 legislative session, Cates served as vice chair on the Agriculture, Acequias, and Water Resources committee, as well as a member on the Health & Human Services committee.[5]
References
[edit]- ↑ "LifeROOTS featured in the Rio Rancho Observer". SmartMarketing Communications. August 17, 2011. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
- ↑ "LifeROOTS". www.groundworksnm.org. Retrieved December 27, 2025.
- ↑ "Q&A: House District 44 candidate Kathleen Cates - Albuquerque Journal". www.abqjournal.com. September 18, 2022. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
- ↑ "Kathleen Cates". Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
- ↑ "Legislator - New Mexico Legislature". www.nmlegis.gov. Retrieved December 27, 2025.
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