John F. Simms
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| John F. Simms | |
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| 16th Governor of New Mexico | |
| In office January 1, 1955 – January 1, 1957 |
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| Preceded by | Edwin L. Mechem |
| Succeeded by | Edwin L. Mechem |
| 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. (1916–1975) was a U.S. politician and judge from the state of New Mexico. He was born in Albuquerque. He was appointed to serve on the New Mexico Supreme Court from 1929 to 1930. 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.
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| Preceded by Edwin L. Mechem |
Governor of New Mexico 1955-1957 |
Succeeded by Edwin L. Mechem |
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