1926 New Mexico gubernatorial election
Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of New Mexico
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County results Dillon: 50-60% 60–70% 80–90% Hannett: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% | |||||||||||||||||
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The 1926 New Mexico gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Democratic Governor Arthur T. Hannett was defeated by Republican nominee Richard C. Dillon who won 51.60% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
- Arthur T. Hannett, Democratic, incumbent Governor
- Richard C. Dillon, Republican, State Senator
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Richard C. Dillon | 56,294 | 51.60% | ||
Democratic | Arthur T. Hannett (incumbent) | 52,523 | 48.15% | ||
Socialist | Q. M. Bixler | 274 | 0.25% | ||
Majority | 3,771 | 3.45% | |||
Turnout | 109,091 | 100.00% | |||
Republican gain from Democratic | Swing |
References
- ^ "NM Governor, 1926". Our Campaigns. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
- ^ Glashan 1979, pp. 218–219.
- ^ Guide to U.S. Elections 2005, p. 1515.
Bibliography
- Glashan, Roy R. (1979). American Governors and Gubernatorial Elections, 1775-1978. Meckler Books. ISBN 0-930466-17-9.
- Guide to U.S. Elections. Vol. II. Washington, D.C.: CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818.