1956 New Mexico gubernatorial election


The 1956 New Mexico gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1956, in order to elect the Governor of New Mexico. Incumbent Democrat John F. Simms ran for reelection to a second term but was defeated by former governor Edwin L. Mechem. This was the last gubernatorial election until 1994 in which a Republican carried Sandoval County.

Primary election

Democratic primary

The Democratic primary was won by incumbent governor John F. Simms.

Republican primary

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

General election

Results by county

Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican