Edwin L. Mechem Senator

Edwin Leard Mechem (July 2, 1912 – November 27, 2002) 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.

Personal facts

Birth date	July 02, 1912
Birth place	New Mexico , Alamogordo New Mexico
Religion	Methodism
Date of death	November 27, 2002
Place of death	New Mexico , Albuquerque New Mexico
Residence	Albuquerque New Mexico
Profession	Lawyer