Emily Kane


Emily A. Kane is an American politician who served as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives representing District 15 from January 15, 2013 through January 2015.

Early life

Kane was born on May 14, 1956 in Eugene, Oregon. She attended the Emergency Medical Services Academy at the University of New Mexico.

Career

With District 15 incumbent Democratic Representative Bill O'Neill running for New Mexico Senate, Kane ran in the three-way June 5, 2012 Democratic Primary, winning with 962 votes and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 6,850 votes against Republican nominee Christopher Saucedo.
Kane sought a second term but was defeated for re-election by attorney Sarah Maestas Barnes, who won with 7,358 votes to 6,467 for Kane. The New Mexico Supreme Court later ruled that city Albuquerque city government employees, including police and fire, would be barred from holding public office concurrently.