The 1940 New Mexico gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1940, in order to elect the Governor of New Mexico. Incumbent Democrat John E. Miles won reelection to a second term. Former governor Clyde Tingley unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination.
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General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John E. Miles (incumbent) | 103,035 | 55.59 | |
| Republican | Mauricio F. Miera | 82,306 | 44.41 | |
| Total votes | 185,341 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||