Michelle Lynn Lujan Grisham (/luhn rm/; born October 24, 1959) is an American lawyer and politician who currently serves as the 32nd Governor of New Mexico. She previously served in the United States House of Representatives, representing New Mexico’s 1st congressional district, from 2013 to 2018.
On November 6, 2018, Michelle Lujan Grisham was elected as the first Democratic woman governor of New Mexico, as well as the first Democratic Latina state chief executive in US history.
What is the Net Worth of Michelle Lujan Grisham?
- Michelle Lujan Grisham’s salary is $110,000 in 2020.
- Her net worth is estimated to be in the $200 million USD range.
- Her political career is her primary source of income.
Age, Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions
- Michelle Lujan Grisham will be 60 years old in 2020.
- She has a height of 5 feet and 1 inch.
- Her exact body measurements are unknown.
- She weighs approximately 60 kg.
- Her eyes are hazel, and her hair is light brown.
- She wears a UK size 6 shoe.
Husband of Michelle Lujan Grisham
- Gregory Grisham, Lujan Grisham’s husband, died of a brain aneurysm in 2004.
- The couple was the parents of two daughters.
- Lujan Grisham sued her husband’s physician for wrongful death.
- The lawsuit was dismissed.
Childhood and Education
- Michelle Lujan was born in Los Alamos, New Mexico, on October 24, 1959.
- She is an American citizen.
- Llewellyn “Buddy” Lujan, her father, practiced dentistry until he died in March 2011.
- Sonja, her mother, was a stay-at-home mom. Kimberly, Michelle’s sister, was diagnosed with a brain tumor at the age of two and died at the age of 21.
- She graduated from St. Michael’s High School, according to her education.
- She graduated from the University of New Mexico (UNM) with a Bachelor of Science in 1981, where she was a member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority.
- She married Gregory Alan Grisham the following year.
- Lujan Grisham graduated from the University of New Mexico School of Law with a Juris Doctorate in 1987.
Political Background
- Under Governors Bruce King, Gary Johnson, and Bill Richardson, Lujan Grisham served as Director of the New Mexico Agency on Aging.
- The position was elevated to the state cabinet by Richardson.
- He appointed Lujan Grisham as New Mexico Secretary of Health in 2004, a position she held until 2007.
- Later, Lujan Grisham was elected to the Bernalillo County Commission, where she served from 2010 to 2012.
- On December 13, 2016, one week after Tom Udall announced his decision not to run for Governor of New Mexico,
- Lujan Grisham was the first to declare her candidacy to succeed Susana Martinez, who was barred from running due to term limits.
Michelle Lujan’s Facts
- She is a member of a prominent contemporary political family in New Mexico, many of whose members have held elected and appointed government positions.
- Her uncle, Manuel Lujan Jr., was a Republican in the US House of Representatives from New Mexico and served as Secretary of the Interior during George H. W. Bush’s presidency.
- In the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Lujan v. Defenders of Wildlife, he was the named petitioner.
- Eugene Lujan, her grandfather, was Chief Justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court.
Quick facts:
Real Name | Michelle Lynn Lujan |
Nick Name | Michelle Lujan Grisham |
Born | October 24, 1959 |
Age | 60 years old (As of 2020) |
Profession | Politician |
Known For | 32nd Governor of New Mexico |
Political party | Democratic |
Birthplace | Los Alamos, New Mexico, U.S. |
Residence | Governor’s Mansion |
Nationality | American |
Sexuality | Straight |
Religion | Christianity |
Gender | Female |
Ethnicity | White |
Horoscope | Aries |
Physical Stats | |
Height/ Tall | In feet – 5’1″ |
Weight | 60 kg |
Eye Color | Hazel |
Hair Color | Light Brown |
Family | |
Parents | Father: Llewellyn Mother: Sonja |
Personal Life | |
Marital Status | Married |
Spouse/ Husband | Gregory Grisham (m. 1982; died 2004) |
Children | (2) |
Qualification | |
Education | University of New Mexico (BS, JD) |
Income | |
Net Worth | Approx $200 Million USD (As of 2020) |
Salary | $110,000 |
Online Contacts | |
Social Media Links | Twitter, Facebook |
Website | www.governor.state.nm.us |
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