Edwin L. Mechem Republican Jack M. Campbell Democratic The 1962 New Mexico gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1962 to elect the Governor of New Mexico.

Incumbent Republican Edwin L. Mechem ran for reelection for a sixth term against Democrat Jack Campbell.

Campbell defeated Mechem by a decisive six point margin.

The Democratic primary was won by state representative Jack M. Campbell.

Incumbent governor Edwin L. Mechem was unopposed in the Republican primary.