1978 New Mexico gubernatorial election
The 1978 New Mexico gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1978, in order to elect the Governor of New Mexico. Due to term limits, incumbent Democrat Jerry Apodaca was ineligible to seek a second term as Governor.
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Elections in New Mexico |
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary was won by former Governor Bruce King.
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Bruce King | 92,432 | 61.31 | |
Democratic | Robert E. Ferguson | 58,334 | 38.69 | |
Total votes | 150,766 | 100.00 |
Republican primary
The Republican primary was won by former state senator Joe Skeen.
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Joe Skeen | 38,638 | 81.17 | |
Republican | Philip R. Grant | 8,966 | 18.84 | |
Total votes | 47,604 | 100.00 |
General election
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Bruce King | 174,631 | 50.53 | |
Republican | Joe Skeen | 170,848 | 49.44 | |
Other | 98 | 0.03 | ||
Total votes | 345,577 | 100.00 | ||
Democratic hold |
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References
- "NM Governor D Primary 1978". Our Campaigns. Retrieved December 16, 2016.
- "NM Governor R Primary 1978". Our Campaigns. Retrieved December 16, 2016.
- "NM Governor 1978". Our Campaigns. Retrieved December 16, 2016.
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