Craig W. Brandt is a Republican state senator representing District 40 in New Mexico, covering Sandoval County. Born on August 28, 1968, he has served as a senator since his election in 2012. His occupation is listed as clergy, and he previously served in the United States Air Force for 7 years and as Vice President of the Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education.

Notable achievements and positions include sponsoring 16 pieces of legislation that became law, such as a PE credit law restoring local control to school boards and DUI reform bills that consolidated DWI laws and redirected alcohol taxes to mandatory treatment programs. He serves on the Senate Education Committee, advocating for student-focused education systems, the Senate Public Affairs Committee, championing constitutional rights and limited government, and the Senate Committee on Military and Veterans' Affairs.

Education and Political Experience

Specific details on formal education are not available in public records. Brandt's political experience includes his military service in the U.S. Air Force, leadership on the Rio Rancho Public Schools Board, and ongoing service in the New Mexico State Senate since 2013, with committee roles in education, public affairs, and veterans' affairs.