John Arthur Smith

Politician

1942 –

85

Who is John Arthur Smith?

John Arthur Smith is a Democratic member of the New Mexico Senate, representing the 35th District since 1989. In 2002 he sought to represent New Mexico's second congressional district when veteran congressman Joe Skeen announced that he was retiring. He defeated Las Cruces mayor Ruben Smith in the Democratic primary, but ultimately lost to Republican Steve Pearce 56 to 44 percent.

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Born
1942
Profession
Education
  • University of New Mexico
Lived in
  • Deming

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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