1964 New Mexico gubernatorial election

The 1964 New Mexico gubernatorial election took place on November 3, 1964, in order to elect the Governor of New Mexico. Incumbent Democrat Jack M. Campbell ran for reelection to a second term. Against Republican Merle Tucker. Campbell Defeated Tucker In a landslide 60%-40%

1964 New Mexico gubernatorial election

November 3, 1964

Nominee Jack M. Campbell Merle H. Tucker Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 191,497 126,540 Percentage 60.2% 39.8%

County results Campbell:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Tucker:      50–60%

Governor before election Jack M. Campbell Democratic Elected Governor David Cargo Democratic

Democratic primary

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Republican primary

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General election

Results

New Mexico gubernatorial election, 1964

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Jack M. Campbell (incumbent)	191,497	60.21
	Republican	Merle H. Tucker	126,540	39.79
	Other		5	<0.01
Total votes			318,042	100.00
	Democratic hold