1928 New Mexico gubernatorial election

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1928 New Mexico gubernatorial election
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  1926 November 6, 1928 1930  
  Richard C. Dillon.jpg No image.svg
Nominee Richard C. Dillon Robert C. Dow
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote65,96752,550
Percentage55.6%44.3%

1928 New Mexico gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
Dillon:      50-60%     60–70%     70–80%
Dow:      50–60%     60–70%     70–80%

Governor before election

Richard C. Dillon
Republican

Elected Governor

Richard C. Dillon
Republican

The 1928 New Mexico gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1928, in order to elect the Governor of New Mexico. Incumbent Republican Richard C. Dillon won reelection to a second term.

Contents

General election

Results

New Mexico gubernatorial election, 1928 [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Richard C. Dillon (incumbent) 65,967 55.61
Democratic Robert C. Dow52,55044.30
Other990.08
Total votes118,616 100.00
Republican hold

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References

  1. "NM Governor 1928". Our Campaigns. Retrieved January 13, 2017.