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The 1920 New Mexico gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920.
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
Candidates
- Richard H. Hanna, Democratic, former Chief Justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court[1]
- Merritt C. Mechem, Republican, district judge[2]
Results
| 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
- ^ "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
- 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.
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