1946 New Mexico gubernatorial election
The 1946 New Mexico gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1946, in order to elect the Governor of New Mexico. Incumbent Democrat John J. Dempsey was term-limited, and could not run for reelection to a third consecutive term. Former lieutenant governor William Duckworth unsuccessfully sought the Republican nomination.
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General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Thomas J. Mabry | 70,055 | 52.70 | |
| Republican | Edward L. Safford | 62,875 | 47.30 | |
| Total votes | 132,930 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- "NM Governor 1946". Our Campaigns. Retrieved January 7, 2017.
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