1946 New Mexico gubernatorial election

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.

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

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