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County results Burroughs: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Mechem: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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Elections in New Mexico |
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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.
The Democratic primary was won by state representative John Burroughs. Former Attorney General Robert C. Dow unsuccessfully sought the nomination.
The Republican primary was won by incumbent governor Edwin L. Mechem.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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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 |