1946 New Mexico gubernatorial election
November 5, 1946
 
Nominee Thomas J. Mabry Edward L. Safford
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 70,055 62,875
Percentage 52.7% 47.3%
Governor before election

John J. Dempsey
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Thomas J. Mabry
Democratic

The 1946 New Mexico gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1946, in order to elect the Governor of New Mexico. Incumbent Democrat John J. Dempsey was term-limited, and could not run for reelection to a third consecutive term. Former lieutenant governor William Duckworth unsuccessfully sought the Republican nomination.

General election

Results

New Mexico gubernatorial election, 1946[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Thomas J. Mabry 70,055 52.70
Republican Edward L. Safford 62,875 47.30
Total votes 132,930 100.00
Democratic hold

References

  1. ↑ "NM Governor 1946". Our Campaigns. Retrieved January 7, 2017.


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