Diane Denish

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Diane Denish is the Lieutenant Governor of the U.S. state of New Mexico, serving under Governor Bill Richardson. Diane is the first woman to be elected Lt. Governor in New Mexico's history. Diane was born in Hobbs, New Mexico. Diane has served as State Democratic Party Chair and on the New Mexico Commission on the Status of Women.

Married to Herb Denish, Diane has three grown children and one granddaughter.

She won reelection in 2006. She announced on January 10, 2007 that she will run for Governor after her term ends in 2010. If she wins, she would be the first female governor of the state.[1]

[edit] External links

• New Mexico Office of the Lieutenant Governor Diane Denish official state site
• Diane Denish for Lt. Governor official campaign site
• Follow the Money - Diane D Denish 2006 campaign contributions
• Project Vote Smart - Lt. Governor Diane D. Denish (NM) profile

Preceded by Walter Bradley

Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico 2003 – present

Incumbent

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