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From 1973 to 1985, Cargo lived in Lake Oswego, [[Oregon]], and ran unsuccessfully for state treasurer in 1984, placing third in the Republican primary won by an appointed incumbent. After returning to New Mexico, Cargo won the Republican nomination in 1986 for New Mexico's 3rd congressional district but was defeated by the incumbent, Democrat [[Bill Richardson]], later a major player in the administration of U.S. President [[Bill Clinton]].<ref name=SFNMObit/> In 1989, Cargo ran for [[mayor]] of Albuquerque but placed third, and thus did not advance to the runoff contest.<ref>{{cite web|title=David F. Cargo|url=https://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=13767|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309202421/https://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=13767|archive-date=March 9, 2016|accessdate=December 1, 2022|website=Our Campaigns}}</ref> In 1993 he ran again for mayor but lost to Martin Chávez.<ref name=SFNMObit/> In 1994, he sought a gubernatorial comeback but finished in fourth place with 13 percent in the primary and lost to the eventual winner, [[Gary E. Johnson]], a [[libertarian]] Republican.<ref name=94Primary>{{cite web |url=http://www.sos.state.nm.us/uploads/files/Election%20Results/CanvassPrimary1994.pdf |title=Canvass of Returns of Primary Election Held on June 7, 1994 - State of New Mexico |publisher=New Mexico Secretary of State |access-date=July 6, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160909065406/http://www.sos.state.nm.us/uploads/files/Election%20Results/CanvassPrimary1994.pdf |archive-date=September 9, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Cargo made his final race in 1997 when he again contested the Albuquerque mayoralty, but he finished third and lost to [[Jim Baca]].<ref name=Albu1997Results>City of Albuquerque Regular Municipal Unofficial Election Results, October 7, 1997.</ref>
From 1973 to 1985, Cargo lived in Lake Oswego, [[Oregon]], and ran unsuccessfully for state treasurer in 1984, placing third in the Republican primary won by an appointed incumbent. After returning to New Mexico, Cargo won the Republican nomination in 1986 for New Mexico's 3rd congressional district but was defeated by the incumbent, Democrat [[Bill Richardson]], later a major player in the administration of U.S. President [[Bill Clinton]].<ref name=SFNMObit/> In 1989, Cargo ran for [[mayor]] of Albuquerque but placed third, and thus did not advance to the runoff contest.<ref>{{cite web|title=David F. Cargo|url=https://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=13767|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309202421/https://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=13767|archive-date=March 9, 2016|accessdate=December 1, 2022|website=Our Campaigns}}</ref> In 1993 he ran again for mayor but lost to Martin Chávez.<ref name=SFNMObit/> In 1994, he sought a gubernatorial comeback but finished in fourth place with 13 percent in the primary and lost to the eventual winner, [[Gary E. Johnson]], a [[libertarian]] Republican.<ref name=94Primary>{{cite web |url=http://www.sos.state.nm.us/uploads/files/Election%20Results/CanvassPrimary1994.pdf |title=Canvass of Returns of Primary Election Held on June 7, 1994 - State of New Mexico |publisher=New Mexico Secretary of State |access-date=July 6, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160909065406/http://www.sos.state.nm.us/uploads/files/Election%20Results/CanvassPrimary1994.pdf |archive-date=September 9, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Cargo made his final race in 1997 when he again contested the Albuquerque mayoralty, but he finished third and lost to [[Jim Baca]].<ref name=Albu1997Results>City of Albuquerque Regular Municipal Unofficial Election Results, October 7, 1997.</ref>
Cargo in his later years continued to practice law in Albuquerque.<ref name="NM.bio"/> In 2010, he wrote an [[autobiography]] entitled ''Lonesome Dave,''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sunstonepress.com/cgi-bin/bookview.cgi?_recordnum=600|title=Books: Lonesome Dave|publisher=Sunstone Press|accessdate=December 28, 2010}}</ref> a reference to his liberal politics in
Cargo in his later years continued to practice law in Albuquerque. In 2010, he wrote an [[autobiography]] entitled ''Lonesome Dave,''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sunstonepress.com/cgi-bin/bookview.cgi?_recordnum=600|title=Books: Lonesome Dave|publisher=Sunstone Press|accessdate=December 28, 2010}}</ref> a reference to his liberal politics in
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