Ed V. Mead
Ed V. Mead (1921 – 1983)[1] was an American politician and businessman who served as the 17th Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico under Governor John Burroughs.
Ed Mead | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico Senate | |
| In office 1964–1974 | |
| 17th Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico | |
| In office January 1, 1959 – January 1, 1961 | |
| Governor | John Burroughs |
| Preceded by | Joseph Montoya |
| Succeeded by | Tom Bolack |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1921 Abilene, Texas |
| Died | 1983 (aged 61) Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| Political party | Democratic |
Background
Mead was born and raised in Abilene, Texas. He relocated Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1948, where he operated a bakery business.[2] Mead was elected in 1958 and assumed office on January 1, 1959. He served until January 1, 1961 and was succeeded in office by Tom Bolack.[3] Mead was a candidate in the 1962 New Mexico gubernatorial election, losing the Democratic primary to Jack M. Campbell. From 1964 to 1974, he served as a member of the New Mexico Senate. He also served on the Bernalillo County Commission.
Mead died at St. Joseph Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 61.[4]
References
- "Ed V. Mead (1921-1983) - Find A Grave Memorial". www.findagrave.com. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
- UNM Archives Vertical Files
- GOVERNORS AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNORS IN NEW MEXICO
- "Clipped From Albuquerque Journal". Albuquerque Journal. 1983-03-05. p. 64. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
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