New Mexico gubernatorial election, 1998

New Mexico gubernatorial election, 1998

November 3, 1998

Nominee Gary Johnson Martin Chávez Party Republican Democratic Running mate Walter Bradley Diane Denish Popular vote 271,948 226,755 Percentage 54.53% 45.47%

Governor before election Gary Johnson Republican Elected Governor Gary Johnson Republican

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The New Mexico gubernatorial election of 1998 contest to elect the next Governor of New Mexico. The winner of the election would serve a term from January 1, 1999 until January 1, 2003. Incumbent Republican Governor Gary Johnson was eligible and ran for re-election and was re-elected easily.

Candidates

Republican

• Gary Johnson, incumbent Governor of New Mexico

Democratic

• Martin Chávez, Mayor of Albuquerque

Election results

References

See also

Gary Johnson Politics Governor of New Mexico (1995–2003) 1994 gubernatorial election 1998 gubernatorial election 2012 presidential election 2012 presidential campaign 2016 presidential campaign Political positions Books Seven Principles of Good Government Related Our America Initiative Students for Liberty Students for Sensible Drug Policy Family Dee Johnson (spouse: 1997–2005) Kate Prusack (fiancée: 2009–present)