Jeff Bingaman
| Jeff Bingaman | |
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| Chairperson of the Senate Energy Committee | |
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In office January 4, 2007 – January 3, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Pete Domenici |
| Succeeded by | Ron Wyden |
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In office June 6, 2001 – January 3, 2003 |
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| Preceded by | Frank Murkowski |
| Succeeded by | Pete Domenici |
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In office January 3, 2001 – January 20, 2001 |
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| Preceded by | Frank Murkowski |
| Succeeded by | Frank Murkowski |
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United States Senator from New Mexico |
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In office January 3, 1983 – January 3, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Harrison Schmitt |
| Succeeded by | Martin Heinrich |
| 25th Attorney General of New Mexico | |
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In office January 1, 1979 – January 1, 1983 |
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| Governor | Bruce King |
| Preceded by | Toney Anaya |
| Succeeded by | Paul Bardacke |
| Personal details | |
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October 3, 1943 El Paso, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Anne Kovacovich |
| Children | John |
| Alma mater |
Harvard University (A.B.) Stanford Law School (J.D.) |
| Religion | Methodism |
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| Allegiance |
 United States
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| Service/branch |
 United States Army
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| Years of service | 1968–1974 |
| Unit | United States Army Reserve |
Jesse Francis "Jeff" Bingaman Jr. (born October 3, 1943) is a former United States Senator from New Mexico, serving from 1983 to 2013. He is a member of the Democratic Party, and he served as Chairman of Committee Outreach for the Senate Democratic Caucus. Previously, Bingaman was Attorney General of New Mexico from 1979 to 1983. On February 18, 2011, Bingaman announced that he would not seek re-election in 2012. He was replaced by fellow Democrat Martin Heinrich. After he left the Senate, he returned to his alma mater, Stanford Law School, as a fellow of their Steyer–Taylor Center for Energy Policy and Finance. Bingaman is a member of the ReFormers Caucus of Issue One.
Bingaman was born in El Paso, Texas, the son of Frances Bethia (née Ball) and Jesse Francis Bingaman. He grew up in Silver City, New Mexico. His father taught at Western New Mexico University and his mother taught in the public schools system. At age 15, he earned the rank of Eagle Scout. The Boy Scouts of America later presented Bingaman with their Distinguished Eagle Scout Award.
After graduating from Silver High School, Bingaman went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in government from Harvard University in 1965. He then entered Stanford Law School, graduating in 1968. He met his wife Anne Kovacovich while attending law classes. They have one son.
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