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Bill Richardson, a Democrat, is the governor of New Mexico. Previously, he was President Bill Clinton’s secretary of energy (from 1998 to 2001), U.S. ambassador to the United Nations (from 1997 to 1998), and a U.S. representative from New Mexico (from 1983 to 1997). Richardson is chair emeritus of the Democratic Governors’ Association. His wife, Barbara, is a civic activist.

Presidential Campaign

Richardson announced the formation of an exploratory committee on January 21, 2007, and on May 21 he declared his candidacy at a press conference in Los Angeles.  He announced his withdrawal on January 10, 2008.

Finance Reports

Presidential

Richardson for President 2008

Campaign Committees (federal)

New Mexicans for Bill Richardson 2004 2002 2000 1998 1996 1994 1992 1990 1988 1986 1984 1982 1980

Celebration ’94 (joint) 2002

Campaign Committees (state)

Bill Richardson for Governor of New Mexico 2006 2002

Interview

The Center has not yet requested an interview with Bill Richardson.

Financial Disclosure Statements

2008 Presidential campaign, 2006

Gubernatorial, 2006

U.S. Department of Energy, 2001

U.S. House, 1995

Major Campaign Officials and Consultants

Martha Burk, senior adviser

Dave Contarino, campaign manager

Amanda Cooper, deputy campaign manager

Jeff Eller, senior adviser

Calvin Humphrey, senior adviser

Paul Maslin, senior pollster

Steve Murphy, senior adviser

Suzanne Cole Nowers, senior adviser

Andre Pineda, senior adviser

Jennifer Yocham Poersch, senior adviser

Mark Putnam, senior adviser

Pahl Shipley, communications director

Mike Stratton, senior adviser

Colleen Turrentine, deputy finance director

Joe Velasquez, senior adviser

Major Fundraisers

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