Historical Profile
Edwin Mechem is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Republican
Inactive
Edwin Mechem
Former U.S. Senator for New Mexico
Biography
Edwin Mechem (died 2002) was an American politician who represented New Mexico in the United States Senate from November 1962 to November 1964, during the 87th–88th Congresses. Mechem served as a Republican. Mechem died on November 27, 2002.
Key Information
- Full Name: Edwin Leard Mechem
- Died: November 27, 2002
- Term Started: November 30, 1962
- Term Ended: November 3, 1964
Service History
- Nov 30, 1962 – Nov 3, 1964 87th–88th Congresses Republican New Mexico
Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.
Current Senators from New Mexico
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Mechem's service:
- Clinton Anderson (NM) 1962–1964