Elias Lee Francis II
American politician
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Elias Lee Francis II (March 16, 1913 – September 11, 2001) was an American politician. He served as the 20th lieutenant governor of New Mexico[3] from 1967 to 1970.[4]
Elias Lee Francis II | |
|---|---|
| 20th Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico | |
| In office 1967–1970 | |
| Governor | David Cargo[1] |
| Preceded by | Mack Easley |
| Succeeded by | Roberto Mondragón |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 16, 1913 |
| Died | September 11, 2001 (aged 88) Henderson, Nevada, U.S. |
| Party | Republican[2] |
| Children | Paula Gunn Allen, Lee Francis |
Life and career
Francis was born in Cibola County, New Mexico.[5]
In 1966, Francis was elected to the New Mexico lieutenant governorship, succeeding Mack Easley.[1] He served until 1970,[4] when he was succeeded by Roberto Mondragón.[6]
Francis died in September 2001 at his son's home in Henderson, Nevada, at the age of 88.[7]
