Rhead Story

Rhead A. Story (June 21, 1970 – April 4, 2013) was an American politician from New Mexico known for challenging Democratic incumbent Al Park in 2008 for the District 26 seat in the New Mexico House of Representatives.

Rhead A. Story
Republican nominee for
U.S. House, New Mexico, District 26
Opponent(s)Al Park
IncumbentAl Park
Personal details
Born(1970-06-21)June 21, 1970
Frederick, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedApril 4, 2013(2013-04-04) (aged 42)
Political partyRepublican
Occupation
  • Wireless Data Technical Support Coordinator[1]
  • Campaign manager

Personal life

Rhead A. Story was born June 21, 1970[2] in Frederick, Oklahoma, to James "Dave" Story and his wife Ellen. James was a columnist and publisher and Ellen was a housewife who raised both Rhead and his brother James "Jamie" D. Jr.[1]

Together with his wife Wanda (née Morley), Story had sons Tristian and Nicholas.[1]

Story died April 4, 2013, after complications from heart surgery.[3]

2008 election

Story ran in the 2008 election to represent District 26 for the New Mexico House of Representatives against Democratic incumbent Al Park. One of Story's political positions was that housing was too unaffordable in New Mexico, stating "[t]he housing needs of New Mexico citizens have not been satisfactorily addressed. Under the current administration, money and assets have been misappropriated and mismanaged, by the housing authority, which has not only wasted taxpayer dollars but has prevented assistance from getting to those most in need."[4]

Park raised $121,894 for his campaign while Story raised $1,167 before losing in the general election.[5]

The Right to Life Committee of New Mexico endorsed Story in his candidacy.[6]

Other politics

Story was the 2012 campaign adviser for Gary Smith, who challenged incumbent Janice Arnold-Jones for the Republican ticket in the 2012 U.S. House election to represent New Mexico's 1st congressional district. Smith was deemed ineligible to run after fellow Republican challenger Dan Lewis withdrew from the race, making Arnold-Jones the last GOP contender. Arnold-Jones lost the seat to Democrat Michelle Lujan Grisham in the popular election.[7][8][9]

References
  1. "Story, Rhead A." Our Campaigns. Retrieved 13 March 2014.
  2. "Rhead Story Obituary". Tributes. Retrieved 13 March 2014.
  3. "Albuquerque Journal OBITUARIES". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved 13 March 2014.
  4. "New Mexico House of Representatives 2008 General Election Candidate Questionnaire" (PDF). Drug Policy Alliance Network. Retrieved 13 March 2014.
  5. "Home > New Mexico 2008 > Candidates". National Institute on Money in State Politics. Retrieved 13 March 2014.
  6. "candidacy". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 13 March 2014.
  7. "CD1: District court judge takes Smith off GOP primary ballot". New Mexico Telegram. Retrieved 13 March 2014.
  8. "New Mexico 1st District - Arnold-Jones vs. Grisham". Real Clear Politics. Retrieved 13 March 2014.
  9. "Additional charge, $150,000 bond set for Gary Smith UPDATE: Another charge added, bond up to $225,000". Capitol Report. 4 January 2013.


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