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1920 New Mexico gubernatorial election 
Summary
The 1920 New Mexico gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920.
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Incumbent Republican Governor Octaviano Ambrosio Larrazolo was defeated for renomination. Republican candidate Merritt C. Mechem defeated Democratic nominee Richard H. Hanna with 51.26% of the vote.
General election edit
Candidates edit
- Richard H. Hanna, Democratic, former Chief Justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court[1]
- Merritt C. Mechem, Republican, district judge[2]
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Merritt C. Mechem | 54,426 | 51.26% | ||
| Democratic | Richard H. Hanna | 50,755 | 47.80% | ||
| Farmer–Labor | W. E. McGrath | 1,004 | 0.95% | ||
| Majority | 3,671 | 3.46% | |||
| Turnout | 106,185 | 100.00% | |||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
References edit
- ^ "National Life Insurance Company of the Southwest". Albuquerque morning journal. Albuquerque, N.M. March 7, 1920. p. 7. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
- ^ "Republicans select Mechem". The Clovis news. Clovis, N.M. September 9, 1920. p. 1. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
- ^ "NM Governor, 1920". Our Campaigns. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
- ^ Glashan 1979, pp. 218–219.
- ^ Guide to U.S. Elections 2005, p. 1515.
- ^ New Mexico Blue Book 1921, p. 189.
Bibliography edit
- Glashan, Roy R. (1979). American Governors and Gubernatorial Elections, 1775-1978. Meckler Books. ISBN 0-930466-17-9.
- Guide to U.S. Elections. Vol. II. Washington, D.C.: CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818.
- Issued by Manuel Martinez, Secretary of State (1921). The New Mexico Blue Book or State Official Register 1921. Santa Fe, N.M.: Santa Fe New Mexican Publishing Corporation.