The 1974 New Mexico gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1974, in order to elect the

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. Due to

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, incumbent Democrat

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was ineligible to seek a second term as governor.

Democratic primary

The Democratic primary was won by state senator

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Results

Republican primary

The Republican primary was won by former state senator

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Results

General election

Results

References

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