Janelle Anyanonu Explained

Janelle Anyanonu is an American politician serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives for the 19th district. Elected in November 2022, she assumed office on January 1, 2023.

Early life and education

The daughter of a Nigerian immigrant, Anyanonu was raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She graduated from Manzano High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in applied sciences from Wayland Baptist University.^[1]

Career

Anyanonu worked as an office manager and served as a member of the New Mexico Black Central Organizing Committee.^[2] A 2020 graduate of the Emerge America program in New Mexico, Anyanonu was elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives in November 2022.^[3] In her first legislative session, Anyanonu was among the five legislators who successfully carried the Reproductive and Gender-Affirming Health Care Freedom Act.^[4] The Act protected abortion access and access to gender affirming care. It was signed into law on March 13, 2023.^[5]

References

1. Web site: Maria's List National Candidates . 2023-01-21 . mariaslist.net.
2. Web site: Q&A: House District 19 Democratic candidate Janelle Anyanonu - Albuquerque Journal . 2023-01-21 . www.abqjournal.com. 11 May 2022 .
3. Web site: Janelle Anyanonu . 2023-01-21 . Ballotpedia . en.
4. Web site: Legislation - New Mexico Legislature . 2023-09-15 . nmlegis.gov.
5. Web site: Governor signs House Bill 7, Reproductive and Gender-Affirming Health Care Act Office of the Governor - Michelle Lujan Grisham . 16 March 2023 . 2023-09-15 . en-US.