Anderson Carter
American politician (1926–2000)
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Anderson Carter (October 10, 1926 – October 13, 2000) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, but switched parties and was twice the Republican nominee for the United States Senate.
Republican (1961[1]–???)
Anderson Carter | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives | |
| In office 1953–1960 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 10, 1926 Roswell, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Died | October 13, 2000 (aged 74) |
| Party | Democratic Republican (1961[1]–???) |
| Alma mater | Eastern New Mexico University |
Life and career
Carter was born in Roswell, New Mexico in 1926. He attended Eastern New Mexico University.[2]
He served in the New Mexico House of Representatives from 1953 to 1960 as a Democrat, but later left the Democratic Party and became a Republican. Carter led the Barry Goldwater presidential campaign in New Mexico in 1964.
He ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate twice as the Republican nominee, both times against Democratic incumbents: Clinton Anderson in 1966, and Joseph Montoya in 1970.[3]
Carter died on October 13, 2000, at the age of 74.[3]
