John F. Simms
For the English soccer player, see Jack Simms.
| John F. Simms | |
|---|---|
| 16th Governor of New Mexico | |
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In office January 1, 1955 – January 1, 1957 | |
| Lieutenant | Joseph Montoya |
| Preceded by | Edwin L. Mechem |
| Succeeded by | Edwin L. Mechem |
| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives | |
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In office 1947-1949 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
December 18, 1916 Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| Died |
April 11, 1975 (aged 58) Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Ruth Reynolds |
| Residence | Albuquerque |
| Profession | Attorney, rancher |
| Religion | Episcopalianism |
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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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Edwin L. Mechem |
Governor of New Mexico 1955–1957 |
Succeeded by Edwin L. Mechem |
| U.S. Military Admin (1846–51) |  | |
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| U.S. Territory (1851–1912) | ||
| State (since 1912) | ||
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