Robert Earl Ferguson (August 5, 1924 – October 3, 2016) was an American politician. He served as lieutenant governor from 1975 to 1979, under Governor Jerry Apodaca. He was an alumnus of Baylor University.[1] Ferguson also was a New Mexico State Senator until his election in 1974 as Lieutenant Governor. He died in October 2016 at the age of 92.[2]

Robert E. Ferguson
22nd Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico
In office
January 1, 1975 – January 1, 1979
GovernorJerry Apodaca
Preceded byRoberto Mondragón
Succeeded byRoberto Mondragón
Member of the New Mexico Senate
Personal details
Born(1924-08-05)August 5, 1924
Pineland, Texas, U.S.
DiedOctober 3, 2016(2016-10-03) (aged 92)
Mesilla Park, New Mexico, New Mexico, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceArtesia, New Mexico
OccupationReal estate and insurance executive

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Political offices
Preceded by Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico
1975-1979
Succeeded by