1982 New Mexico gubernatorial election

The 1982 New Mexico gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1982. Its purpose was to elect the Governor of New Mexico. Due to term limits, incumbent Democrat Bruce King was ineligible to seek a second term as Governor. As of 2021, this is the last election in which a Governor was succeeded by a member of the same party.

1982 New Mexico gubernatorial election

November 2, 1982

Nominee Toney Anaya John Irick Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 215,840 191,626 Percentage 53.0% 47.0%

County results Anaya:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Irick:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election Bruce King Democratic Elected Governor Toney Anaya Democratic

Democratic primary

The Democratic primary was won by former Attorney General Toney Anaya.

Results

New Mexico Democratic gubernatorial primary, 1982[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Toney Anaya	101,077	56.95
	Democratic	Aubrey Dunn, Sr.	60,866	34.29
	Democratic	Fabian Chavez Jr.	11,874	6.69
	Democratic	Les Houston	3,673	2.07
Total votes			177,490	100.00

Republican primary

The Republican primary was won by John B. Irick

Results

New Mexico Republican gubernatorial primary, 1982[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	John B. Irick	35,789	54.56
	Republican	William A. Sego	27,220	41.50
	Republican	James A. Caudell	2,590	3.95
Total votes			65,599	100.00

General election

Results

New Mexico gubernatorial election, 1982[3]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Toney Anaya	215,840	52.97
	Republican	John B. Irick	191,626	47.03
Total votes			407,466	100.00
	Democratic hold

References

1. "NM Governor D Primary 1982". Our Campaigns. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
2. "NM Governor R Primary 1982". Our Campaigns. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
3. "NM Governor 1982". Our Campaigns. Retrieved December 15, 2016.