Jeff Bingaman

American politician

Jesse Francis "Jeff" Bingaman Jr. (born October 3, 1943) is an American politician and lawyer. He was a United States Senator from New Mexico from 1983 to 2013. He was a member of the Democratic Party. Bingaman was Attorney General of New Mexico from 1979 to 1983.

Jeff Bingaman
United States Senator
from New Mexico
In office
January 3, 1983 – January 3, 2013
Preceded byHarrison Schmitt
Succeeded byMartin Heinrich
Chair of the Senate Energy Committee
In office
January 4, 2007 – January 3, 2013
Preceded byPete Domenici
Succeeded byRon Wyden
In office
June 6, 2001 – January 3, 2003
Preceded byFrank Murkowski
Succeeded byPete Domenici
In office
January 3, 2001 – January 20, 2001
Preceded byFrank Murkowski
Succeeded byFrank Murkowski
25th Attorney General of New Mexico
In office
January 1, 1979 – January 1, 1983
GovernorBruce King
Preceded byToney Anaya
Succeeded byPaul Bardacke
Personal details
Born
Jesse Francis Bingaman Jr.

(1943-10-03) October 3, 1943 (age 81)
El Paso, Texas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Anne Kovacovich
Children1 son
EducationHarvard College (BA)
Stanford University (JD)
Signature
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1968–1974
UnitUnited States Army Reserve

On February 18, 2011, he announced that he would not run for reelection in 2012.[1][2]

References

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  1. McPike, Erin (2011-02-18). "Jeff Bingaman to Retire". Real Clear Politics. Retrieved 2011-02-18.
  2. Cillizza, Chris (2011-02-18). "Jeff Bingaman to retire". Washington Post. Archived from the original on 2020-12-08. Retrieved 2011-02-18.