1968 New Mexico gubernatorial election

1968 New Mexico gubernatorial election
November 5, 1968
 
Nominee David Cargo Fabian Chavez Jr.
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 160,140 157,230
Percentage 50.20% 49.2%
County results
Cargo:      50–60%
Chavez Jr.:      50–60%      60–70%
Governor before election

David Cargo
Republican

 Elected Governor

David Cargo
Republican

The 1968 New Mexico gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1968, in order to elect the Governor of New Mexico. Incumbent Republican David Cargo ran for reelection to a second term. This election was the last in which the governor was elected to a two-year term, instead of to a four-year term. As of 2022, this is the last time that Mora County and San Miguel County have voted for the Republican candidate.

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