The 1990 New Mexico gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1990, in order to elect the
Governor of New Mexico. Due to
term limits, incumbent Republican
Garrey Carruthers was ineligible to seek a second term as governor.
Democratic primary
Former Governor
Bruce King won the Democratic primary, defeating former Attorney General
Paul Bardacke and 2 other candidates.
Results
New Mexico Democratic gubernatorial primary, 1990[1][2]