1942 New Mexico gubernatorial election

1942 New Mexico gubernatorial election

November 3, 1942

Nominee John J. Dempsey Joseph F. Tondre Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 59,258 49,380 Percentage 54.4% 45.5%

Governor before election John E. Miles Democratic Elected Governor John J. Dempsey Democratic

The 1942 New Mexico gubernatorial election took place on November 3, 1942, in order to elect the Governor of New Mexico. Incumbent Democrat John E. Miles was term-limited, and could not run for reelection to a third consecutive term. Former U.S. Representative John J. Dempsey won the open seat.

General election

Results

New Mexico gubernatorial election, 1942

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	John J. Dempsey	59,258	54.55
	Republican	Joseph F. Tondre	49,380	45.45
Total votes			108,638	100.00
	Democratic hold