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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 2:18:00 PM
  
AG Gary King (NM)
Gary King
  • Democrat; First elected 2006

  • New Mexico St. (B.A., chemistry- 1976); University of Colorado (Ph.D, organic chemistry- 1980); University of New Mexico Law School (1983)

  • Father is Bruce King, formerly a three-term Democratic governor of New Mexico. He served from 1971-75, 1979-83 and 1991-95.

  • From tiny Moriarty, NM (pop. 1,764), located 41 miles east of Albuquerque.

  • Formerly served six terms in New Mexico legislature while running private law practice, specializing in estate and probate.

  • Defeated Republican attorney/New Mexico National Guardsman Jim Bibb 56% to 44% in 2006 to win election.

    Stated Priorities

  • Create new open-government laws for state and local officials.

  • Propose new bills to strengthen New Mexico's anti-drunk driving laws.

  • Expand law enforcement and monitoring of state's online sex offenders.

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