Jack M. Campbell
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Jack M. Campbell (September 10, 1916 – June 14, 1999) was the twenty-first Governor of New Mexico from January 1, 1963 until January 1, 1967.^[1][2] Campbell was educated at Washburn University, where he receive an undergraduate degree in 1938] and an LL.B degree in 1940.^[2] During World War II, Campbell served in the United States Marine Corps, moving on to a legal career in Albuquerque, New Mexico, while at the same time, working as an agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation.^[2]

In 1955, Campbell began his career in politics when he was elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives, where he served their until 1962, where he spent his last two years serving their as a speaker. In 1962, he was the Democratic nominee for governor and defeated incumbent Edwin L. Mechem. In 1964, he became the first New Mexico governor in 12 years to win reelection. Campbell supported programs to aid the mentally ill, and appointed the first state science adviser. After leaving office, he served on the Federal Atomic Safety and Licensing Board and was president of the Federation of Rocky Mountain States, an educational foundation. He died in Santa Fe in 1999.

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References

1. ^ "Jack M. Campbell". NNDB. Retrieved on 2008-02-14.
2. ^ ^{a b c} "New Mexico Governor Jack M. Campbell". National Governors Association. Retrieved on 2008-02-14.

External links

• National Governors Association profile
• New York Times obituary, June 18, 1999

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