Harold L. Runnels

Harold L. Runnels portrait

Harold L. Runnels

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth March 17, 1924
Date of Death Aug. 5, 1980 (Age: 56)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Harold L. Runnels completed his foundational education in Dallas public schools and furthered his studies at Cameron State Agricultural College, now Cemeron University, in Lawton, Oklahoma. His educational background underscores a commitment to public education and vocational training, as evidenced by his advocacy for increased funding for public schools and support for vocational programs at state agricultural colleges. These experiences likely contributed to his understanding of the importance of accessible and practical education.

Political Ideas

Harold L. Runnels champions a unique blend of traditional vocational education with progressive funding for public schools, suggesting a strategic focus on both localized skill development and broader educational equity. His educational policies hint at an ideological agility, balancing support for state agricultural colleges with broader public education initiatives. This juxtaposition invites deeper inquiry into how Runnels reconciles these seemingly disparate educational philosophies.

Campaigns
1978: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New Mexico House of Representatives 2nd District

Unopposed

Win
1976: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New Mexico House of Representatives 2nd District

70.30% of vote

Win
1974: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New Mexico's 2nd congressional district election, 1974

90,127 votes (66.74%)

Win
1972: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New Mexico's 2nd congressional district election, 1972

116,152 votes (72.17%)

Win
1970: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New Mexico's 2nd congressional district election, 1970

64,518 votes (51.37%)

Win