Party: Democratic

Occupation: Politician

Current Job / Position: Governor of New Mexico

Web site(s):
Bill Richardson for President
Gov. Bill Richardson

Personal

Birthdate: November 15, 1947 (Pasadena, Calif.)

Hometown: Pasadena, Calif.; Mexico City, Mexico

Spouse: Barbara Richardson

Religion: Catholic

Education

• Tufts Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, M.A.
• Tufts University, B.A.
• Middlesex School

Experience

Businesses Owned, Past Careers, Board Memberships, Etc.:

• Chair, Democratic Governors' Association
• Former Chair, Border Governors' Association
• Former Chair, Western Governors' Association
• Chair, Freedom House
• Big Brother/Big Sister of Santa Fe
• G.I. Forum
• Hispanic Council on Foreign Affairs
• Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce
• Santa Fe Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• Santa Fe Jayceess

Public Service / Elected Offices:

• Governor of New Mexico, 2003-present
• U.S. Secretary of Energy, 1998-2001
• U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, 1997-1998
• Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1983-1997