Edwin L. Mechem

U.S. Congressperson

1912 – 2002

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Who was Edwin L. Mechem?

Edwin Leard Mechem was a prominent Republican politician from New Mexico. He served as the 15th, 17th and 19th Governor of New Mexico and represented the state in the United States Senate. Mechem was the first person born in the 20th century to become the state's governor, as well as the first person born in New Mexico after statehood to succeed to the office. He later served as a Federal Judge.

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Born
Jul 2, 1912
Alamogordo
Also known as
  • Edwin Mechem
Religion
  • Methodism
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • New Mexico State University
  • University of Arkansas
Lived in
  • Albuquerque
Died
Nov 27, 2002
Albuquerque

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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