Lieutenant Joseph Montoya Profession Attorney, rancher Political party Democratic Spouse Ruth Reynolds | Succeeded by Edwin L. Mechem Name John Simms Preceded by Edwin L. Mechem Religion Episcopalianism Party Democratic Party | |
Born December 18, 1916
Albuquerque, New Mexico ( 1916-12-18 ) Role Former Governor of New Mexico Died April 11, 1975, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Previous office Governor of New Mexico (1955–1957) Residence Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | ||
Education University of New Mexico | ||
John Field Simms, Jr. (December 18, 1916 – April 11, 1975) was a U.S. politician and judge from the state of New Mexico. He was born in Albuquerque. He was a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from 1947 to 1949. In 1954 he was elected the 16th Governor of New Mexico at the age of 38, at the time the youngest governor to be elected in New Mexico. Governor Simms died on April 11, 1975. Governor Simms was a Democrat. The John F. Simms building in Santa Fe is named after the late governor.
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