1956 New Mexico gubernatorial election

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.

1956 New Mexico gubernatorial election

November 6, 1956
 
Nominee Edwin L. Mechem John F. Simms
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 131,488 120,263
Percentage 52.2% 47.8%

County results
Mechem:      50โ€“60%
Simms:      50โ€“60%      60โ€“70%

Governor before election

John F. Simms
Democratic

Elected Governor

Edwin L. Mechem
Republican

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