Harry Teague (D)

About The Candidate

Harry Teague was born in Caddo County, Okla., and moved to eastern New Mexico when he was 9 years old. He now resides in Hobbs.

Teague dropped out of high school at age 16 to work in the oil fields and eventually started an oilfield services business.

Teague served eight years on the Lea County Board of Commissioners and was board chairman for more than three years.

Teague has been married to his wife, Nancy, for 38 years. The couple has two children.

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