1962 New Mexico gubernatorial election


The 1962 New Mexico gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1962, to elect the Governor of New Mexico. Incumbent Republican Edwin L. Mechem ran for reelection for a sixth term against Democrat Jack Campbell. Campbell defeated Mechem by a decisive six point margin.

Primary election

Democratic primary

The Democratic primary was won by state representative Jack M. Campbell.

Republican primary

Incumbent governor Edwin L. Mechem was unopposed in the Republican primary.

General election

Results by county

Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic

Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican