The 1948 New Mexico gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1948, in order to elect the Governor of New Mexico. Incumbent Democrat Thomas J. Mabry won reelection to a second term, defeating Manuel Lujan Sr., mayor of Santa Fe.

General election

Results

New Mexico gubernatorial election, 1948[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Thomas J. Mabry (incumbent) 103,969 54.72
Republican Manuel Lujan Sr. 86,023 45.28
Total votes 189,992 100.00
Democratic hold

References

  1. ^ "NM Governor 1948". Our Campaigns. Retrieved January 7, 2017.