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The 1956 New Mexico gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1956, in order to elect the Governor of New Mexico. Incumbent Democrat John F. Simms ran for reelection to a second term.
Democratic primary
The Democratic primary was won by incumbent governor John F. Simms.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John F. Simms (incumbent) | 46,722 | 48.30 | |
| Democratic | Ingram B. Pickett | 43,937 | 45.42 | |
| Democratic | Robert F. Stephens | 6,067 | 6.27 | |
| Total votes | 96,726 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
The Republican primary was won by former governor Edwin L. Mechem.
Results
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Edwin L. Mechem | 131,488 | 52.23 | |
| Democratic | John F. Simms (incumbent) | 120,263 | 47.77 | |
| Total votes | 251,751 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
References
- ^ "NM Governor D Primary 1958". Our Campaigns. Retrieved January 1, 2017.
- ^ "NM Governor 1956". Our Campaigns. Retrieved January 1, 2017.
