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Elections in New Mexico |
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The 1911 New Mexico gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1911, to elect the first Governor of New Mexico.
Democratic nominee William C. McDonald defeated Republican nominee Holm O. Bursum.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | William C. McDonald | 31,036 | 51.01% | ||
Republican | Holm O. Bursum | 28,019 | 46.05% | ||
Socialist | T. C. Rivera | 1,787 | 2.94% | ||
Majority | 3,017 | 4.96% | |||
Turnout | 60,842 | ||||
Democratic gain from Republican | Swing |