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See Photos of Nancy Reagan From Ronald’s Gubernatorial Campaign

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Nancy Reagan relaxing at home, 1967.
Nancy Reagan relaxes at home in 1967.Fred Lyon—The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images
By Eliza Berman

Former First Lady Nancy Reagan died from congestive heart failure at age 94. The former actress was already used to the public spotlight when her husband Ronald ran for California governor in 1966.

Liz Ronk, who edited this gallery, is the Photo Editor for LIFE.com. Follow her on Twitter @lizabethronk.

Nancy Reagan at home with her husband, California Governor Candidate Ronald Reagan and son Ronnie, 1965.
Nancy Reagan at home with her husband, California Governor Candidate Ronald Reagan and son Ronnie, 1965. Bill Ray—The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images
Nancy Reagan at home with her husband, California Governor Candidate Ronald Reagan and son Ronnie, 1965.
Nancy Reagan and Ronald Reagan at home with their son Ronnie in 1965. Bill Ray—The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images
Nancy Reagan at home with her husband, California Governor Candidate Ronald Reagan and son Ronnie, 1965.
Nancy Reagan and Ronald Reagan at home with their son Ronnie in 1965.Bill Ray—The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images
Nancy Reagan and her son, Ronnie, playing with a puppy at home in California, 1965.
Nancy Reagan and her son, Ronnie, playing with a puppy at home in California in 1965.Bill Ray—The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images
California gubernatorial candidate Ronald Reagan holding hands with wife Nancy while on the campaign trail, 1966.
California gubernatorial candidate Ronald Reagan holds hands with wife Nancy while on the campaign trail in 1966.Bill Ray—The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images
California Republican gubernatorial candidate Ronald Reagan,wife Nancy waving to spectators as they ride in back of convertible car outside while on the campaign trail, 1966.
California Republican gubernatorial candidate Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy wave to spectators as they ride in back of convertible car outside while on the campaign trail in 1966.Bill Ray—The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images
Nancy Reagan with her husband Ronald Reagan on the campaign trail, 1966.
Nancy and Ronald Reagan on the campaign trail in 1966.Bill Ray—The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images
Nancy Reagan wearing a dress from designer Galanos, 1967.
Nancy Reagan wears a dress by designer James Galanos in 1967.Fred Lyon—The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images
Designer James Galanos coat worn by Nancy Reagan at Governor's Mansion, 1967.
Nancy Reagan wears a coat by designer James Galanos at the Governor's Mansion in California in 1967.Fred Lyon—The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images
Nancy Reagan wearing a patterned dress from designer Galanos, 1967.
Nancy Reagan wears a patterned dress by designer James Galanos in 1967.Fred Lyon—The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images
Nancy Reagan relaxing at home, 1967.
Nancy Reagan relaxes at home in 1967.Fred Lyon—The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images

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