1944 New Mexico gubernatorial election

The 1944 New Mexico gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1944, in order to elect the Governor of New Mexico. Incumbent Democrat John J. Dempsey won reelection to a second term.

1944 New Mexico gubernatorial election

November 7, 1944

Nominee John J. Dempsey Carroll G. Gunderson Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 76,443 71,113 Percentage 51.8% 48.2%

Governor before election John J. Dempsey Democratic Elected Governor John J. Dempsey Democratic

General election

Results

New Mexico gubernatorial election, 1944[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	John J. Dempsey	76,443	51.81
	Republican	Carroll G. Gunderson	71,113	48.19
Total votes			147,556	100.00
	Democratic hold

References

1. "NM Governor 1944". Our Campaigns. Retrieved January 7, 2017.