1968 New Mexico gubernatorial election
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 2022, this is the last time that Mora County and San Miguel County have voted for the Republican candidate.
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary was won by former state senator Fabian Chavez Jr.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Fabian Chavez Jr. | 41,348 | 30.88 | |
| Democratic | Bruce King | 24,658 | 18.42 | |
| Democratic | Calvin Horn | 24,376 | 18.21 | |
| Democratic | Mack Easley | 21,436 | 16.01 | |
| Democratic | Bobby M. Mayfield | 19,528 | 14.59 | |
| Democratic | Harry Stowers | 2,543 | 1.90 | |
| Total votes | 133,889 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
The Republican primary was won by Governor David Cargo.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | David Cargo (incumbent) | 28,014 | 54.86 | |
| Republican | Clifford J. Hawley | 23,052 | 45.14 | |
| Total votes | 51,066 | 100.00 | ||
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
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | David Cargo (incumbent) | 160,140 | 50.21 | |
| Democratic | Fabian Chavez Jr. | 157,230 | 49.29 | |
| People's Constitutional | Jose Maestes | 1,540 | 0.48 | |
| Other | 65 | 0.02 | ||
| Total votes | 318,975 | 100.00 | ||
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References
- "NM Governor D Primary 1968". Our Campaigns. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
- "NM Governor R Primary 1968". Our Campaigns. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
- David Correia (March 1, 2013). Properties of Violence: Law and Land Grant Struggle in Northern New Mexico. University of Georgia Press. p. 151. ISBN 978-0-8203-4502-4.
- "NM Governor 1968". Our Campaigns. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
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