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Teresa Leger Fernandez (Teresa Leger) was born on 1 July, 1959 in Las Vegas, New Mexico, U.S., is an American politician & attorney (born 1959). Discover Teresa Leger Fernandez's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 64 years old?
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Teresa Leger |
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| Age |
64 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
1 July, 1959 |
| Birthday |
1 July |
| Birthplace |
Las Vegas, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Nationality |
Mexico
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She is a member of famous politician with the age 64 years old group.
Teresa Leger Fernandez Height, Weight & Measurements
At 64 years old, Teresa Leger Fernandez height not available right now. We will update Teresa Leger Fernandez's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Teresa Leger Fernandez's Husband?
Her husband is Luis Fernandez (divorced)
| Family |
| Parents |
Ray Leger (father)Mela Leger (mother) |
| Husband |
Luis Fernandez (divorced) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
3 |
Teresa Leger Fernandez Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Teresa Leger Fernandez worth at the age of 64 years old? Teresa Leger Fernandez’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. She is from Mexico. We have estimated Teresa Leger Fernandez's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
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Timeline
Teresa Isabel Leger Fernandez (born July 1, 1959) is an American attorney and politician representing New Mexico's 3rd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.
Leger Fernandez was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico.
Her mother, Mela Leger, was a bilingual educator and her father, Ray Leger, served as a member of the New Mexico Senate.
After graduating from West Las Vegas High School, Leger Fernandez earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale University and a Juris Doctor from Stanford Law School.
After graduating from law school, Leger Fernandez returned to New Mexico to work as an attorney, specializing in community-building and tribal advocacy.
She was a White House Fellow during the Clinton administration and later served on the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation during the Obama administration.
She also worked as a liaison between the White House Office and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
For 30 years, Leger Fernandez has operated Leger Law and Strategy, LLC in Santa Fe.
The firm focuses on community development, tribal advocacy, civil rights, and social justice.
During the 117th Congress, she voted with President Joe Biden's stated position 100% of the time, according to a FiveThirtyEight analysis.
In 2017, she led a successful effort to implement ranked-choice voting in Santa Fe's municipal elections.
After incumbent Representative Ben Ray Luján announced that he would not seek reelection in 2020 and instead run for the United States Senate seat being vacated by Tom Udall, Leger Fernandez announced her candidacy to succeed Luján.
In the Democratic primary, Leger Fernandez faced six opponents, including New Mexico State Representative Joseph L. Sanchez and Valerie Plame, an author and former CIA officer.
During the campaign, Leger Fernandez was endorsed by Congresswoman Deb Haaland, EMILY's List, and The Santa Fe New Mexican.
A political progressive, Leger Fernandez was also endorsed by the Working Families Party, Elizabeth Warren, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
She placed first in the primary with over 42% of the vote.
In the November general election, Leger Fernandez defeated Republican nominee Alexis Johnson.
She assumed office on January 3, 2021.
Leger Fernandez has advocated a "New Mexico Green New Deal", Medicare for All, a transition from fracking to green energy, and a ban on the sale of military-style semi-automatic rifles.
She supported comprehensive immigration reform and the DREAM Act.
