Sander Rue

Sander Rue (born February 6, 1954) is an American politician who served as a member of the New Mexico Senate from January 2009 to January 2021.

Education
Rue earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of New Mexico.

Elections

 * In 2020, Rue was defeated by Democratic nominee Harold Pope Jr.
 * 2012: Rue was unopposed for both the June 5, 2012 Republican Primary, winning with 1,894 votes and the November 6, 2012 General election with 14,327 votes.
 * 2002: When House District 23 incumbent Republican Representative Robert Burpo ran for Governor of New Mexico, Rue ran in the three-way 2002 Republican Primary but lost to Eric Youngbird (their totals are reversed), who went on to win the November 5, 2002 General election against Democratic nominee Jim Southard.
 * 2008: When Senate District 23 Independent Senator Joseph Carraro retired and left the seat open, Rue ran in the June 8, 2008 Republican Primary, winning with 2,218 votes (53.7%) and was unopposed for the November 4, 2008 General election, winning with 22,238 votes.