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The 1952 New Mexico gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1952, in order to elect the Governor of New Mexico. Incumbent Republican Edwin L. Mechem ran for reelection to a second term.
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The 1952 New Mexico gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1952, in order to elect the Governor of New Mexico. Incumbent Republican Edwin L. Mechem ran for reelection to a second term.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Edwin L. Mechem (incumbent) | 129,116 | 53.77 | |
| Democratic | Everett Grantham | 111,034 | 46.23 | |
| Total votes | 240,150 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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Events in the year 1952 in Mexico.
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