The 1916 New Mexico gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1916.
Incumbent Democratic Governor William C. McDonald did not run for re-election but ran instead for Lieutenant Governor.
Democratic nominee Ezequiel Cabeza De Baca defeated Republican nominee Holm O. Bursum.
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