1968 New Mexico gubernatorial election

1968 New Mexico gubernatorial election

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Nominee David Cargo Fabian Chavez Jr. Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 160,140 157,230 Percentage 50.2% 49.3%

County results Cargo:      50–60% Chavez Jr.:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election David Cargo Republican Elected Governor David Cargo Republican

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The 1968 New Mexico gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1968, in order to elect the Governor of New Mexico. Incumbent Republican David Cargo ran for reelection to a second term. This election was the last in which the governor was elected to a two-year term, instead of to a four-year term. As of 2021, this is the last time Mora County and San Miguel County voted for the Republican candidate.

Democratic primary

The Democratic primary was won by former state senator Fabian Chavez Jr.

Results

Republican primary

The Republican primary was won by Governor David Cargo.

Results

People's Constitutional Party nomination

Jose Maestes was the nominee of the People's Constitutional Party. He had replaced Reies Tijerina, who had been denied ballot access due to his status as a convicted felon.^[3]

General election

Results

References

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