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Michelle Lynn Lujan Grisham is an American lawyer and politician serving as the 32nd governor of New Mexico since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party,Lujan Grisham previously served as the U.S. representative for New Mexico's 1st congressional district from 2013 to 2019.
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References
- ↑ Nash, Kate (October 17, 2004). "Change Unlikely at Roundhouse". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved February 4, 2011.
- ↑ "Canvass of Returns of General Election Held on November 4, 2008 – State of New Mexico" (PDF). State of New Mexico website. Retrieved February 4, 2011.
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