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The 1932 New Mexico gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1932, in order to elect the Governor of New Mexico. Incumbent Democrat Arthur Seligman won reelection to a second term.
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The 1932 New Mexico gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1932, in order to elect the Governor of New Mexico. Incumbent Democrat Arthur Seligman won reelection to a second term.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Arthur Seligman (incumbent) | 83,612 | 54.82 | |
| Republican | Richard C. Dillon | 67,406 | 44.19 | |
| Other | 1,518 | 1.00 | ||
| Total votes | 152,536 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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