1942 New Mexico gubernatorial election

The 1942 New Mexico gubernatorial election took place on November 3, 1942, in order to elect the Governor of New Mexico. Incumbent Democrat John E. Miles was term-limited, and could not run for reelection to a third consecutive term. Former U.S. Representative John J. Dempsey won the open seat.

1942 New Mexico gubernatorial election
November 3, 1942
 
Nominee John J. Dempsey Joseph F. Tondre
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 59,258 49,380
Percentage 54.4% 45.5%
Governor before election

John E. Miles
Democratic

 Elected Governor

John J. Dempsey
Democratic

Elections in New Mexico

General election

Results
New Mexico gubernatorial election, 1942[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John J. Dempsey 59,258 54.55
Republican Joseph F. Tondre 49,380 45.45
Total votes 108,638 100.00
Democratic hold
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References
  1. "NM Governor 1942". Our Campaigns. Retrieved January 7, 2017.
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