David Rusk

David Patrick Rusk^[1] (October 10, 1940 – November 24, 2025) was an American politician. He served as mayor of Albuquerque, New Mexico, from 1977 to 1981.^[2] He was the son of United States Secretary of State Dean Rusk.^[3] Rusk was an alumnus of the University of California, Berkeley.^[4]

Preceded byHarry E. Kinney

Succeeded byHarry E. Kinney

Born(1940-10-10)October 10, 1940

DiedNovember 24, 2025(2025-11-24) (aged 85)

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David Rusk
Mayor of Albuquerque
In office December 1, 1977 – November 1981
Preceded by	Harry E. Kinney
Succeeded by	Harry E. Kinney
Personal details
Born	(1940-10-10)October 10, 1940
Died	November 24, 2025(2025-11-24) (aged 85)
Party	Democratic
Relations	Dean Rusk (father)

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Rusk died on November 24, 2025, at the age of 85.^[5][6]