Jack M. Campbell
Jack M. Campbell | |
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21st Governor of New Mexico | |
In office January 1, 1963 – January 1, 1967 | |
Lieutenant | Mack Easley |
Preceded by | Tom Bolack |
Succeeded by | David Cargo |
Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives | |
In office 1955–1962 | |
Personal details | |
Born | John Moren Campbell September 10, 1916 Hutchinson, Kansas, U.S. |
Died | June 14, 1999 Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S. | (aged 82)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Ruthanne DeBus |
Children | 4 |
Alma mater | Washburn University (BA, LLB) |
Profession | Attorney |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
Battles/wars | World War II |
John Moren Campbell (September 10, 1916 – June 14, 1999) was an American politician who served as the
Early life and education
Campbell was born in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas, and educated at Washburn University, where he received an undergraduate degree in 1938 and an LL.B degree in 1940.[2]
Career
During
In 1955, Campbell began his career in politics when he was elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives, where he served until 1962, after having spent the last two years as Speaker.
In 1962, he was the Democratic nominee for governor and defeated incumbent Edwin L. Mechem 130,933 to 116,184. Two years later, in 1964, he became the first New Mexico governor in 12 years to win re-election.
In office, Campbell supported programs to aid the mentally ill, and appointed the first state science adviser. In 1963 he called for an overhaul in the
After leaving office, he served on the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board.
Death
Campbell died in Santa Fe, New Mexico in 1999.
References
- ^ "Jack M. Campbell". NNDB. Retrieved 2008-02-14.
- ^ a b c "New Mexico Governor Jack M. Campbell". National Governors Association. Retrieved 2008-02-14.
- ISBN 978-0-8263-4128-0
External links
- National Governors Association profile
- New York Times obituary, June 18, 1999
- Meeting with President John F. Kennedy in the Oval Office, May 23, 1963: http://www.jfklibrary.org/Asset-Viewer/Archives/JFKWHP-AR7936-A.aspx