James Madalena


James Roger Madalena, Sr. is an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, representing District 65, from January 1985 to January 2017.

Education

Madalena earned his BA from Eastern New Mexico University.

Career

After serving in the New Mexico House of Representatives for over 30 years, Madelena was succeeded in 2016 by attorney and businessman Derrick J. Lente. Madelena announced that he would run for his old seat in the 2020 election.