The 1940 New Mexico gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1940, in order to elect the Governor of New Mexico. Incumbent Democrat John E. Miles won reelection to a second term. Former governor Clyde Tingley unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination.

General election

Results

New Mexico gubernatorial election, 1940[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John E. Miles (incumbent) 103,035 55.59
Republican Mauricio F. Miera 82,306 44.41
Total votes 185,341 100.00
Democratic hold

References

  1. ^ "NM Governor 1940". Our Campaigns. Retrieved January 7, 2017.