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New Mexico Mourns Death Of State Lawmaker, Physician William Pratt

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP)-Physician and political latecomer William Pratt has died after serving just over a year in the state House of Representatives. 

The 84-year-old Democrat died Wednesday in Albuquerque from complications related to a stroke. He joined the Legislature by appointment in 2018 and then was elected to fill a seat held for 24 years by a Republican who retired.

Pratt served in a northeastern Albuquerque district where registered Republicans slightly outnumber Democrats. A spokesman for the House speaker says Pratt's legislative stint and long career in medicine showed a dedication to public service.