1958 New Mexico gubernatorial election

The 1958 New Mexico gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1958, in order to elect the Governor of New Mexico. Incumbent Republican Edwin L. Mechem ran for reelection to a second term.

1958 New Mexico gubernatorial election

November 4, 1958
 
Nominee John Burroughs Edwin L. Mechem
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 103,481 101,567
Percentage 50.5% 49.5%

County results
Burroughs:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Mechem:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Edwin L. Mechem
Republican

Elected Governor

John Burroughs
Democratic

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