1958_New_Mexico_gubernatorial_election
1958 New Mexico gubernatorial election
Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of New Mexico
The 1958 New Mexico gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1958, in order to elect the Governor of New Mexico. Incumbent Republican Edwin L. Mechem ran for reelection to a Fourth term Against Democrat John Burroughs. Burroughs Defeated Mechem 50.5%-49.5%