1926 New Mexico gubernatorial election
November 2, 1926
 
Nominee Richard C. Dillon Arthur T. Hannett
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 56,294 52,523
Percentage 51.60% 48.15%
Governor before election

Arthur T. Hannett
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Richard C. Dillon
Republican

The 1926 New Mexico gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Democratic Governor Arthur T. Hannett was defeated by Republican nominee Richard C. Dillon who won 51.60% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Results

1926 New Mexico gubernatorial election[1][2][3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Richard C. Dillon 56,294 51.60%
Democratic Arthur T. Hannett (incumbent) 52,523 48.15%
Socialist Q. M. Bixler 274 0.25%
Majority 3,771 3.45%
Turnout 109,091 100.00%
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References

  1. ↑ "NM Governor, 1926". Our Campaigns. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  2. ↑ Glashan 1979, pp. 218–219.
  3. ↑ Guide to U.S. Elections 2005, p. 1515.

Bibliography

  • Glashan, Roy R. (1979). American Governors and Gubernatorial Elections, 1775-1978. Meckler Books. ISBN 0-930466-17-9.
  • Guide to U.S. Elections. Vol. II. Washington, D.C.: CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818.
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