1968 New Mexico gubernatorial election

1968 New Mexico gubernatorial election
	County results; Cargo: 50–60%; Chavez Jr.: 50–60% 60–70%
Governor before election; David Cargo; Republican	Elected Governor ; David Cargo; Republican

The 1968 New Mexico gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1968, in order to elect the Governor of New Mexico. Incumbent Republican David Cargo ran for reelection to a second term. This election was the last in which the governor was elected to a two-year term, instead of to a four-year term. As of 2022^[update], this is the last time that Mora County and San Miguel County have voted for the Republican candidate.