1958 New Mexico gubernatorial election
November 4, 1958
 
Nominee John Burroughs Edwin L. Mechem
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 103,481 101,567
Percentage 50.5% 49.5%
County results
Burroughs:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Mechem:      50-60%      60-70%
Governor before election

Edwin L. Mechem
Republican

 Elected Governor

John Burroughs
Democratic

The 1958 New Mexico gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1958, in order to elect the Governor of New Mexico. Incumbent Republican Edwin L. Mechem ran for reelection to a second term.

Democratic primary

The Democratic primary was won by state representative John Burroughs. Former Attorney General Robert C. Dow unsuccessfully sought the nomination.

Results

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Republican primary

The Republican primary was won by incumbent governor Edwin L. Mechem.

Results

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General election

Results

New Mexico gubernatorial election, 1958[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John Burroughs 103,481 50.47
Republican Edwin L. Mechem (incumbent) 101,567 49.53
Total votes 205,048 100.00
Democratic gain from Republican

References

  1. ↑ "NM Governor 1958". Our Campaigns. Retrieved December 23, 2016.
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