Dianna Duran
Dianna Duran (born July 26, 1956) is an American politician who served as the 24th Secretary of State of New Mexico. A Republican, she was the first member of her party in 80 years to serve in the position. On October 22, 2015, she resigned her position amid a corruption and campaign law investigation. She subsequently pleaded guilty to six of 65 fraud and embezzlement charges against her as part of an agreement reached with the Attorney General of New Mexico. Duran was sentenced to 30 days in jail and began her sentence on December 18, 2015.
Dianna Duran | |
|---|---|
| 24th Secretary of State of New Mexico | |
| In office January 1, 2011 – October 22, 2015 | |
| Governor | Susana Martinez |
| Preceded by | Mary Herrera |
| Succeeded by | Mary Quintana (Acting) |
| Member of the New Mexico Senate from the 40th district | |
| In office January 1, 1992 – January 1, 2010 | |
| Succeeded by | Bill Burt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 26, 1956 Tularosa, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Leo Barraza |
| Alma mater | New Mexico State University, Alamogordo |
She was previously a New Mexico State Senator from District 40, first elected in 1992.
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