1960_New_Mexico_gubernatorial_election Knowpia

The 1960 New Mexico gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1960, in order to elect the governor of New Mexico. Incumbent Democrat John Burroughs ran for reelection to a second term.

Democratic primary edit

The Democratic primary was won by incumbent governor John Burroughs.

Results edit

New Mexico Democratic gubernatorial primary, 1960^[1]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	John Burroughs	66,541	53.75
	Democratic	Joseph A. Bursey	48,841	39.45
	Democratic	Thomas E. Holland	8,413	6.80
Total votes			123,795	100.00

Republican primary edit

The Republican primary was won by former governor Edwin L. Mechem.

Results edit

New Mexico Democratic gubernatorial primary, 1960^[2]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Edwin L. Mechem (incumbent)	29,486	75.96
	Republican	Paul W. Robinson	9,331	24.04
Total votes			38,817	100.00

General election edit

Results edit

New Mexico gubernatorial election, 1960^[3]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Edwin L. Mechem (incumbent)	153,765	50.33
	Democratic	John Burroughs	151,777	49.68
Total votes			305,542	100.00
	Republican gain from Democratic