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Bill Richardson: 1947—: Politician Biography - Gave Up Baseball For Political Science, Began Career In Politics, Won Congressional Seat, Had Long Career In Congress

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Bill Richardson was installed as the governor of New Mexico on January 12, 2003. His political career began 21 years earlier when he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives as the representative of New Mexico's third district in 1982. After 14 years in Congress, Richardson served as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations (UN) and as the secretary of the Department of Energy. Known for his diplomatic skills, Richardson has worked for years as an unofficial ambassador for U.S. interests around the world.


Bill Richardson: 1947—: Politician - Gave Up Baseball For Political Science

Bill Richardson: 1947—: Politician - Began Career In Politics

Bill Richardson: 1947—: Politician - Won Congressional Seat

Bill Richardson: 1947—: Politician - Had Long Career In Congress

Bill Richardson: 1947—: Politician - Became Unofficial U.s. Ambassador

Bill Richardson: 1947—: Politician - Path To Governorship

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