Janelle Anyanonu
Janelle Anyanonu | |
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Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 19th district | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Kay Bounkeua |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Wayland Baptist University (BS) |
Janelle Anyanonu is an American politician serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives for the 19th district. Elected in November 2022, she assumed office on January 1, 2023.
Early life and education
The daughter of a Nigerian immigrant, Anyanonu was raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She graduated from Manzano High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in applied sciences from Wayland Baptist University.[1]
Career
Anyanonu worked as an office manager and served as a member of the New Mexico Black Central Organizing Committee.[2] A 2020 graduate of the Emerge America program in New Mexico, Anyanonu was elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives in November 2022.[3] In her first legislative session, Anyanonu was among the five legislators who successfully carried the Reproductive and Gender-Affirming Health Care Freedom Act.[4] The Act protected abortion access and access to gender affirming care. It was signed into law on March 13, 2023.[5]
References
- ^ "Maria's List National Candidates". mariaslist.net. Retrieved 2023-01-21.
- ^ "Q&A: House District 19 Democratic candidate Janelle Anyanonu - Albuquerque Journal". www.abqjournal.com. 11 May 2022. Retrieved 2023-01-21.
- ^ "Janelle Anyanonu". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-01-21.
- ^ "Legislation - New Mexico Legislature". nmlegis.gov. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ^ "Governor signs House Bill 7, Reproductive and Gender-Affirming Health Care Act | Office of the Governor - Michelle Lujan Grisham". 16 March 2023. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
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