1920 New Mexico gubernatorial election

November 2, 1920
 
Nominee Merritt C. Mechem Richard H. Hanna
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 54,426 50,755
Percentage 51.26% 47.80%

Governor before election

Octaviano Ambrosio Larrazolo
Republican

Elected Governor

Merritt C. Mechem
Republican

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

Results

1920 New Mexico gubernatorial election[3][4][5][6]
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

  1. "National Life Insurance Company of the Southwest". Albuquerque morning journal. Albuquerque, N.M. March 7, 1920. p. 7. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  2. "Republicans select Mechem". The Clovis news. Clovis, N.M. September 9, 1920. p. 1. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  3. "NM Governor, 1920". Our Campaigns. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  4. Glashan 1979, pp. 218–219.
  5. Guide to U.S. Elections 2005, p. 1515.
  6. New Mexico Blue Book 1921, p. 189.

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