John E. Miles Democratic John J. Dempsey Democratic The 1942 New Mexico gubernatorial election took place on November 3, 1942, in order to elect the Governor of New Mexico.

Incumbent Democrat John E. Miles was term-limited, and could not run for reelection to a third consecutive term.

Former U.S. Representative John J. Dempsey won the open seat.

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