The 1922 New Mexico gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1922. Democratic candidate James F. Hinkle defeated Republican nominee Charles Lee Hill with 54.57% of the vote.
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General election edit
Candidates edit
- James F. Hinkle, Democratic, businessman and former State Senator[1]
- Charles Lee Hill, Republican, dentist[2][3]
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | James F. Hinkle | 60,317 | 54.57% | ||
| Republican | Charles Lee Hill | 49,363 | 44.66% | ||
| Farmer–Labor | T. S. Smith | 857 | 0.78% | ||
| Majority | 10,954 | 9.91% | |||
| Turnout | 110,537 | 100.00% | |||
| Democratic gain from Republican | Swing | ||||
References edit
- ^ "Jones is renominated by Democrats; Hinkle named Gubernatorial candidate". Albuquerque morning journal. Albuquerque, N.M. September 2, 1922. p. 1. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
- ^ "Spotlight". Albuquerque morning journal. Albuquerque, N.M. November 2, 1922. p. 3. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
- ^ "Charles Lee Hill G.O.P. Candidate for Governor". The Clayton news. Clayton, N.M. September 22, 1922. p. 6. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
- ^ "NM Governor, 1922". Our Campaigns. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
- ^ Glashan 1979, pp. 218–219.
- ^ Guide to U.S. Elections 2005, p. 1515.
- ^ New Mexico Blue Book 1923, p. 63.
Bibliography edit
- 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.
- Issued by Mrs. Soledad Chacon, Secretary of State (1923). The New Mexico Blue Book or State Official Register 1923-24. Santa Fe, N.M.: Thos. Hughes, Printer, Albuquerque.