Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of New Mexico
1960 New Mexico gubernatorial election
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| | | Nominee | Edwin L. Mechem | John Burroughs | | Party | Republican | Democratic | Popular vote | 153,765 | 151,777 | Percentage | 50.3% | 49.7% | |
Governor before election John Burroughs Democratic | Elected Governor Edwin L. Mechem Republican | |
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The 1960 New Mexico gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1960, in order to elect the governor of New Mexico. Incumbent Democrat John Burroughs ran for reelection to a second term. Against his predecessor Republican Edwin L. Mechem In a rematch of the 1958 Election. Mechem Defeated Burroughs 50.3%-49.7%.
Democratic primary
The Democratic primary was won by incumbent governor John Burroughs.
Results
New Mexico Democratic gubernatorial primary, 1960[1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | John Burroughs | 66,541 | 53.75 |
| Democratic | Joseph A. Bursey | 48,841 | 39.45 |
| Democratic | Thomas E. Holland | 8,413 | 6.80 |
Total votes | 123,795 | 100.00 |
Republican primary
The Republican primary was won by former governor Edwin L. Mechem.
Results
New Mexico Democratic gubernatorial primary, 1960[2] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Edwin L. Mechem (incumbent) | 29,486 | 75.96 |
| Republican | Paul W. Robinson | 9,331 | 24.04 |
Total votes | 38,817 | 100.00 |
General election
Results
New Mexico gubernatorial election, 1960[3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Edwin L. Mechem (incumbent) | 153,765 | 50.33 |
| Democratic | John Burroughs | 151,777 | 49.68 |
Total votes | 305,542 | 100.00 |
| Republican gain from Democratic |
References
- ^ "NM Governor D Primary 1960". Our Campaigns. Retrieved December 23, 2016.
- ^ "NM Governor R Primary 1960". Our Campaigns. Retrieved December 23, 2016.
- ^ "NM Governor 1960". Our Campaigns. Retrieved December 23, 2016.
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