1940 New Mexico gubernatorial election information
Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of New Mexico
1940 New Mexico gubernatorial election
← 1938
November 5, 1940
1942 →
Nominee
John E. Miles
Mauricio F. Miera
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Republican
Popular vote
103,035
82,306
Percentage
55.6%
44.4%
County results Miles: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Miera: 50-60% 60-70%
Governor before election
John E. Miles
Democratic
Elected Governor
John E. Miles
Democratic
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The 1940 New Mexico gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1940, in order to elect the Governor of New Mexico. Incumbent Democrat John E. Miles won reelection to a second term. Former governor Clyde Tingley unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination.
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