David Patrick Rusk[1] (October 10, 1940 – November 24, 2025) was an American politician. He served as mayor of Albuquerque, New Mexico, from 1977 to 1981.[2] He was the son of United States Secretary of State Dean Rusk.[3] Rusk was an alumnus of the University of California, Berkeley.[4]

David Rusk
Mayor of Albuquerque
In office
December 1, 1977  November 1981
Preceded byHarry E. Kinney
Succeeded byHarry E. Kinney
Personal details
Born(1940-10-10)October 10, 1940
DiedNovember 24, 2025(2025-11-24) (aged 85)
PartyDemocratic
RelationsDean Rusk (father)

Rusk died on November 24, 2025, at the age of 85.[5][6]

References

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  1. (System), University of California (August 30, 1961). "University Bulletin: A Weekly Bulletin for the Staff of the University of California". Office of Official Publications, University of California via Google Books.
  2. "ALBUQUERQUE MAYOR'S STAR FADES IN ELECTION LOSS". The New York Times. October 11, 1981.
  3. "Sarasota Herald-Tribune - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com.
  4. "About David Rusk" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on October 8, 2008.
  5. "David Patrick Rusk Obituary". Carewell Cremations. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  6. Brown, Scott (November 24, 2025). "Former Albuquerque mayor, David Rusk, passes away". KRQE. Retrieved November 24, 2025.