1966 New Mexico gubernatorial election
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Elections in New Mexico |
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The 1966 New Mexico gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1966, in order to elect the
term limits, incumbent Democrat Jack M. Campbell
could not run for reelection to a third term.
Democratic primary
The Democratic primary was won by former state senator Gene Lusk.
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Gene Lusk | 85,211 | 59.86 | |
Democratic | John Burroughs | 57,143 | 40.14 | |
Total votes | 142,354 | 100.00 |
Republican primary
The Republican primary was won by state representative David Cargo.
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | David Cargo | 17,836 | 51.81 | |
Republican | Clifford J. Hawley | 16,588 | 48.19 | |
Total votes | 34,424 | 100.00 |
General election
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | David Cargo | 134,625 | 51.73 | |
Democratic | Gene Lusk | 125,587 | 48.26 | |
Other | 20 | 0.01 | ||
Total votes | 260,232 | 100.00 | ||
Republican gain from Democratic |
References
- ^ "NM Governor D Primary 1966". Our Campaigns. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
- ^ "NM Governor R Primary 1966". Our Campaigns. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
- ^ "NM Governor 1966". Our Campaigns. Retrieved December 20, 2016.