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Edwin Mechem
Republican · Senate · New Mexico · 1962–1964
Edwin Mechem was a Republican U.S. senator from New Mexico, serving 1962–1964. Sponsored 1 bills. Cast 482 votes and missed 9.7%.
- Years in Congress
- 1
- Bills sponsored
- 1
- Became law
- 0
- Votes missed
- 9.7%
- Born
- 1912
- Died
- 2002
Biography
Edwin Leard Mechem (July 2, 1912 – November 27, 2002) was an American attorney, politician, and jurist from New Mexico. He served as the 15th, 17th, and 19th governor of New Mexico, 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 ascend to the office.
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Terms in office
- Senate, New Mexico1962–1964 · Republican
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Capitol Receipts, “Edwin Mechem (R-NM), Senate 1962–1964,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/M000623/edwin-mechem (accessed 2026-10-12).