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The 1960 New Mexico gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1960, in order to elect the governor of New Mexico. Incumbent Democrat John Burroughs ran for reelection to a second term. Against his predecessor Republican Edwin L. Mechem In a rematch of the 1958 Election. Mechem Defeated Burroughs 50.3%-49.7%.

Democratic primary[edit]

The Democratic primary was won by incumbent governor John Burroughs.

Results[edit]

New Mexico Democratic gubernatorial primary, 1960^[1]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	John Burroughs	66,541	53.75
	Democratic	Joseph A. Bursey	48,841	39.45
	Democratic	Thomas E. Holland	8,413	6.80
Total votes			123,795	100.00

Republican primary[edit]

The Republican primary was won by former governor Edwin L. Mechem.

Results[edit]

New Mexico Democratic gubernatorial primary, 1960^[2]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Edwin L. Mechem (incumbent)	29,486	75.96
	Republican	Paul W. Robinson	9,331	24.04
Total votes			38,817	100.00

General election[edit]

Results[edit]

New Mexico gubernatorial election, 1960^[3]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Edwin L. Mechem (incumbent)	153,765	50.33
	Democratic	John Burroughs	151,777	49.68
Total votes			305,542	100.00
	Republican gain from Democratic

References[edit]

^ "NM Governor D Primary 1960". Our Campaigns. Retrieved December 23, 2016.
^ "NM Governor R Primary 1960". Our Campaigns. Retrieved December 23, 2016.
^ "NM Governor 1960". Our Campaigns. Retrieved December 23, 2016.

[1] "NM Governor D Primary 1960". Our Campaigns. Retrieved December 23, 2016.

[2] "NM Governor R Primary 1960". Our Campaigns. Retrieved December 23, 2016.

[3] "NM Governor 1960". Our Campaigns. Retrieved December 23, 2016.

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Democratic primary[edit]

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General election[edit]

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