Emily Kane

Emily A. Kane (born May 14, 1956) 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 (44.5%) and won the November 6, 2012, General election with 6,850 votes (51.2%) 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 (53.2%) to 6,467 (46.8%) 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.