1956 New Mexico gubernatorial election

The 1956 New Mexico gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1956, in order to elect the Governor of New Mexico. Incumbent Democrat John F. Simms ran for reelection to a second term.

1956 New Mexico gubernatorial election

November 6, 1956

Nominee Edwin L. Mechem John F. Simms Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 131,488 120,263 Percentage 52.2% 47.8%

County results Mechem:      50–60% Simms:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election John F. Simms Democratic Elected Governor Edwin L. Mechem Republican

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