1940 New Mexico gubernatorial election

The 1940 New Mexico gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1940, in order to elect the Governor of New Mexico. Incumbent Democrat John E. Miles won reelection to a second term.

1940 New Mexico gubernatorial election
November 5, 1940
 
Nominee John E. Miles Mauricio F. Miera
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 103,035 82,306
Percentage 55.6% 44.4%
Governor before election

John E. Miles
Democratic

 Elected Governor

John E. Miles
Democratic

Elections in New Mexico

General election

Results
New Mexico gubernatorial election, 1940[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John E. Miles 103,035 55.59
Republican Mauricio F. Miera 82,306 44.41
Total votes 185,341 100.00
Democratic hold
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References
  1. "NM Governor 1940". Our Campaigns. Retrieved January 7, 2017.
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