William Payne (New Mexico politician)
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For the American university president, see William H. Payne.
William Payne | |
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Member of the New Mexico Senate from the 20th district |
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Assumed office 1997 |
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Born | July 18, 1951 (age 72) |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Deborah |
Residence | two |
Alma mater | University of New Mexico Georgetown University |
Website | www.nmlegis.gov/... |
William H. Payne (born July 18, 1951)[1] is a member of the New Mexico State Senate who is the Republican Whip in the State Senate. Payne is a member of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), and served as New Mexico state leader in 2012.[2]
Payne holds a BA and JD from the University of New Mexico and an MA from Georgetown University. While he was in the United States Navy, he rose to the rank of Rear Admiral.