title: Craig Brandt
text: # Craig Brandt
  
  Craig W. Brandt (born August 28, 1968 in Quincy, California) is an American politician and a Republican member of the New Mexico Senate representing District 40 since January 15, 2013.
  
  ## Education
  
  Brandt earned his BA from Oklahoma Baptist University.
  
  ## Elections
  
  Before his election to the New Mexico state Senate, Brandt served on the Rio Rancho School Board.
  
  * 2012 With District 40 incumbent Republican Senator William Burt redistricted to District 33, Brandt ran in the June 5, 2012 Republican Primary, winning with 1,363 votes (62.2%) and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 9,982 votes (55.3%) against Democratic nominee Linda Allison.
  