John Dendahl

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John Dendahl is a syndicated columnist and Republican politician. He was also a member of the United States 1960 Olympic ski team.

[edit] Political history

Dendahl served as New Mexico's Secretary of Economic Development and Tourism from 1988 to 1990, a position he was appointed to by Governor Garrey Carruthers. In 1994, Dendahl unsuccessfully sought the Republican nomination for Governor, losing to Gary E. Johnson. In late 1994, Dendahl was elected Chairman of the New Mexico Republican Party, a position he held until 2003.

[edit] 2006 Race for Governor

Dendahl was the 2006 Republican nominee for Governor of New Mexico, challenging incumbent Democrat Bill Richardson. He was defeated by Richardson. Dendahl was picked by the New Mexico Republican State Central Committee to replace James Damron, who had won an uncontested primary but withdrew due to a lack of funds. Dendahl's running mate was three-term State Senator Sue Wilson Beffort.