Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of New Mexico
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 2022[update], this is the last time that Mora County and San Miguel County have voted for the Republican candidate.
Democratic primary
The Democratic primary was won by former state senator Fabian Chavez Jr.
Results
New Mexico Democratic gubernatorial primary, 1968[1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| 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
New Mexico Republican gubernatorial primary, 1968[2] 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
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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