1942 New Mexico gubernatorial election

The 1942 New Mexico gubernatorial election took place on November 3, 1942, in order to elect the Governor of New Mexico. Incumbent Democrat John E. Miles was term-limited, and could not run for reelection to a third consecutive term. Former U.S. Representative John J. Dempsey won the open seat.

1942 New Mexico gubernatorial election

November 3, 1942
 
Nominee John J. Dempsey Joseph F. Tondre
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 59,258 49,380
Percentage 54.4% 45.5%

Governor before election

John E. Miles
Democratic

Elected Governor

John J. Dempsey
Democratic

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