Mike Runnels
American politician from New Mexico
Michael L. Runnels (September 11, 1945 , February 5, 2015) was an American politician and lawyer.
01Early life and education
Born in Magnolia, Arkansas, to Harold and Dorothy Runnels, he grew up in Lovington, New Mexico, and graduated from Lovington High School. Runnels received his bachelor's degree Colorado College and a Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law.
02Career
Runnels served on the Santa Fe City Council from 1976 to 1980 and then as district attorney from 1993 to 2000. He ran unsuccessfully in 1986 and 2000 for his father's congressional seat. From 1983 to 1987, Runnels served as the 24th lieutenant governor of New Mexico as a Democrat.
03Personal life
Runnels died at his home in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
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