1970 New Mexico gubernatorial election

The 1970 New Mexico gubernatorial election took place on November 3, 1970, in order to elect the Governor of New Mexico. Due to term limits, incumbent Republican David Cargo was ineligible to seek a third term as governor. This election was the first in which the governor was elected for a four-year term. Prior to this, the governor was elected to a two-year term, renewable once.

1970 New Mexico gubernatorial election

November 3, 1970
 
Nominee Bruce King Pete Domenici
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 148,835 134,640
Percentage 51.3% 46.4%

County results
King:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Domenici:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

David Cargo
Republican

Elected Governor

Bruce King
Democratic

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