EXECUTIVE · NM · 1961-1962
Edwin L. Mechem
Governor · Republican · New Mexico
On the record
Resigned to appoint himself U.S. Senator after Dennis Chavez death
SEVERITY · RESIGNED
Background
Edwin L. Mechem (Republican) was New Mexico's Governor 1961–1962 (1 year). Before this office: Governor (1957-1959); Governor (1951-1955). Departure context: Resigned to appoint himself U.S. Senator after Dennis Chavez death.
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