The 1974 New Mexico gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1974, in order to elect the Governor of New Mexico. Due to term limits, incumbent Democrat Bruce King was ineligible to seek a second term as governor.
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County results Apodaca: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Skeen: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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The Democratic primary was won by state senator Jerry Apodaca.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Jerry Apodaca | 45,477 | 30.58 | |
Democratic | Tibo J. Chavez | 35,090 | 23.61 | |
Democratic | Odis Echols | 25,760 | 17.33 | |
Democratic | Bobby M. Mayfield | 22,806 | 15.35 | |
Democratic | Drew Cloud | 12,707 | 8.55 | |
Democratic | Boston Witt | 6,798 | 4.57 | |
Total votes | 148,636 | 100.00 |
The Republican primary was won by former state senator Joe Skeen.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Joe Skeen | 28,227 | 55.46 | |
Republican | John P. Eastham | 15,003 | 29.48 | |
Republican | James L. Hughes | 4,758 | 9.35 | |
Republican | Walter E. Bruce | 2,913 | 5.72 | |
Total votes | 50,901 | 100.00 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Jerry Apodaca | 164,172 | 49.94 | |
Republican | Joe Skeen | 160,430 | 48.80 | |
American Independent | Gene Gonzales | 4,140 | 1.26 | |
Total votes | 328,742 | 100.00 | ||
Democratic hold |