The 1924 New Mexico gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1924.
Incumbent Democratic Governor James F. Hinkle did not run for a second term. Democratic nominee Arthur T. Hannett defeated Republican nominee Manuel B. Otero by 199 votes, or 0.17%, making this the closest gubernatorial election in New Mexico's history to date.
General election
Candidates
- Arthur T. Hannett, Democratic, member of the State Highway Commission
- Manuel B. Otero, Republican
Results
Results by county
Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican
- Bernalillo
- Catron
- Lincoln
- Mora
- Socorro
- Torrance
References
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.
