Brian S. Colón

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Brian S. Colón (Democratic Party) was the New Mexico State Auditor. He assumed office on January 1, 2019. He left office on January 1, 2023.

Colón (Democratic Party) ran for election for Attorney General of New Mexico. He lost in the Democratic primary on June 7, 2022.

Biography

Colón received a bachelor's degree from New Mexico State University and a J.D. from the University of New Mexico School of Law. He begin practicing law in 2001 and joined Robles, Rael & Anaya in 2006. Colón was elected chairman of the Democratic Party of New Mexico in 2008.^[1]

Political career

New Mexico State Auditor (2019 - 2023)

Colón was elected as New Mexico State Auditor on November 6, 2018.

Elections

2022

General election

General election for Attorney General of New Mexico

Raul Torrez defeated Jeremy Gay in the general election for Attorney General of New Mexico on November 8, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Raul Torrez (D)	55.3	388,592
	Jeremy Gay (R)	44.7	314,023

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 702,615
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Attorney General of New Mexico

Raul Torrez defeated Brian S. Colón in the Democratic primary for Attorney General of New Mexico on June 7, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Raul Torrez	53.5	73,299
	Brian S. Colón	46.5	63,723

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 137,022
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Attorney General of New Mexico

Jeremy Gay advanced from the Republican primary for Attorney General of New Mexico on June 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jeremy Gay	100.0	92,688

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