Biggest governor landslides in New Mexico
The biggest landslide in a New Mexico governor’s race was in 2006, a margin of 37.6 points. Bill Richardson beat John Dendahl, 384,806 to 174,364. Next widest are 1964 (20.4 points) and 2002 (16.4 points).
Every state is ranked together on Biggest governor landslides. For every gubernatorial race New Mexico has held, special elections included, see the New Mexico governor hub.
What is the biggest landslide in a New Mexico governor’s race?
The widest margin in a New Mexico gubernatorial general election came in 2006, 37.6 points. Bill Richardson beat John Dendahl, 384,806 to 174,364. Next are 1964 (20.4 points) and 2002 (16.4 points).
Why do some huge wins not appear?
A blowout only counts here when somebody real finished second, which means at least 5% of the vote. Without that rule the list fills with uncontested races and with contests where the record is simply missing the major opponent, both of which show the winner near 100%.
Does this include recalls and special elections?
No, only regular general elections for governor. The New Mexico governor hub lists every race including specials and recalls.
| # | Election | Result | Votes | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2006 | Bill Richardson D def. John Dendahl R | 384,806 – 174,364 | +37.6 points |
| 2 | 1964 | Jack M. Campbell D def. Merle H. Tucker R | 191,497 – 126,540 | +20.4 points |
| 3 | 2002 | Bill Richardson D def. John Sanchez R | 268,693 – 189,074 | +16.4 points |
| 4 | 1936 | Clyde Tingley D def. Jaffa Miller R | 98,089 – 72,511 | +15.0 points |
| 5 | 2014 | Susana Martinez R def. Gary King D | 293,443 – 219,362 | +14.4 points |
| 6 | 2018 | Michelle Lujan Grisham D def. Steve Pearce R | 398,368 – 298,091 | +14.4 points |
| 7 | 1954 | John F. Simms D def. Alvin Stockton R | 110,583 – 83,373 | +14.0 points |
| 8 | 1928 | Richard C. Dillon R def. Robert C. Dow D | 65,967 – 52,550 | +11.3 points |
| 9 | 1940 | John E. Miles D def. Mauricio F. Miera R | 103,035 – 82,306 | +11.2 points |
| 10 | 1932 | Arthur Seligman D def. Richard C. Dillon R | 83,612 – 67,406 | +10.6 points |
| 11 | 1922 | James F. Hinkle D def. Charles Lee Hill R | 60,317 – 49,363 | +9.9 points |
| 12 | 1994 | Gary Johnson R def. Bruce King D | 232,945 – 186,686 | +9.9 points |
| 13 | 1990 | Bruce King D def. Frank Bond R | 224,564 – 185,692 | +9.5 points |
| 14 | 1948 | Thomas J. Mabry D def. Manuel Lujan Sr. R | 103,969 – 86,023 | +9.4 points |
| 15 | 1942 | John J. Dempsey D def. Joseph F. Tondre R | 59,258 – 49,380 | +9.1 points |
| 16 | 1998 | Gary Johnson R def. Martin Chávez D | 271,948 – 226,755 | +9.1 points |
| 17 | 1952 | Edwin L. Mechem R def. Everett Grantham D | 129,116 – 111,034 | +7.5 points |
| 18 | 1950 | Edwin L. Mechem R def. John E. Miles D | 96,846 – 83,359 | +7.5 points |
| 19 | 2010 | Susana Martinez R def. Diane Denish D | 321,219 – 280,614 | +6.7 points |
| 20 | 1930 | Arthur Seligman D def. Clarence M. Botts R | 62,789 – 55,026 | +6.6 points |
| 21 | 2022 | Michelle Lujan Grisham D def. Mark V Ronchetti R | 370,168 – 324,701 | +6.4 points |
| 22 | 1986 | Garrey Carruthers R def. Ray Powell D | 209,455 – 185,378 | +6.1 points |
| 23 | 1962 | Jack M. Campbell D def. Edwin L. Mechem R | 130,933 – 116,174 | +6.0 points |
| 24 | 1982 | Toney Anaya D def. John B. Irick R | 215,840 – 191,626 | +5.9 points |
| 25 | 1946 | Thomas J. Mabry D def. Edward L. Safford R | 70,055 – 62,575 | +5.6 points |