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==Political career==
==Political career==
Mechem served in the New Mexico House of Representatives from 1947–48.
===U.S. Senate===
===U.S. Senate===
After the death of incumbent Democrat senator Dennis Chavez, Gov. Mechem appointed himself to fill the vacant seat.
After the death of incumbent Democrat senator Dennis Chavez, Gov. Mechem appointed himself to fill the vacant seat.