New Mexico gubernatorial election, 1960

New Mexico gubernatorial election, 1960

November 8, 1960

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.

Democratic primary

The Democratic primary was won by incumbent governor John Burroughs.

Republican primary

The Republican primary was won by former governor Edwin L. Mechem.

General election

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