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 narrowly defeated Mechem in the state's closest gubernatorial election since 1924. Mechem was the last Republican to carry Guadalupe County until Susana Martinez in 2010.
Primary election
Democratic primary
The Democratic primary was won by state representative John Burroughs. Former Attorney General Robert C. Dow unsuccessfully sought the nomination.
Candidates
- John Burroughs, State Representative (1957-1959)
- Joseph Bursey, former director of the New Mexico Bureau of Tourism
- Ingram B. Pickett, state Corporation Commissioner
- Robert C. Dow, former New Mexico Attorney General (1927-1928)
- Cole Moffett, real estate broker
Republican primary
The Republican primary was won by incumbent governor Edwin L. Mechem.
Results
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General election
Results by county
Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic
- Chaves
- Curry
- Doña Ana
- San Miguel
- Sandoval
- Socorro
- Torrance
- Union