Mark Ronchetti
Mark Ronchetti is a popular[2] Albuquerque meteorologist and mostly conservative Republican currently running for United States Senate from New Mexico in the 2020 elections to succeed retiring Sen. Tom Udall.
| Mark Ronchetti | |
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| Born | 1973[1] |
|---|---|
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Krysty Ronchetti |
| Children | Two |
| Alma mater | Washington State University |
| Occupation | Meteorologist |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
2020 Senate bid
Two-term senator Tom Udall announced on March 25, 2020 that he would not seek re-election;[3] Ronchetti announced around a year later in early January 2020 his run for the seat.[2][4] In the Republican primary, he faced Navajo Nation member Elisa Martinez and Gavin Clarkson. Despite having been somewhat less supportive of Trump in certain regards,[2] saying that he "was a Republican until the orange one"[5] and called out by Martinez over the comment,[6] he won the primary,[7] and will face establishment Democrat representative Ben Ray Luján in the general election.
Ronchetti released his first TV ad in late August 2020.[8]
At a debate for the general election,[9] Ronchetti strongly called out Luján, the House Assistant Speaker, for being complicit in Nancy Pelosi's obstructions amidst the CCP pandemic.[10]
It was reported in late October 2020 that Ronchetti out-raised Luján.[11]
References
- â Mark Ronchetti Jewish Guide to U.S. Politics
- â 2.0 2.1 2.2 Republican TV meteorologist joins New Mexico Senate race
- â Multiple references:
- â Two references:
- â Ronchettiâs rivals critical of his 2019 comments at UNM
- â Color Me Orange
- â Republican Mark Ronchetti to face Rep. Ben Ray Luján in New Mexico Senate race
- â Fact Check: Mark Ronchetti's first TV ad
- â New Mexico U.S. Senate Debate
- â GOPâs Mark Ronchetti in New Mexico Senate Debate: Democrat Ben Ray Lujan Abetting Nancy Pelosi in Stalling Coronavirus Aid
- â Ronchetti topped Luján in fundraising last quarter