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The 1978 New Mexico gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1978, in order to elect the Governor of New Mexico. Due to term limits, incumbent Democrat Jerry Apodaca was ineligible to seek a second term as Governor.
The Democratic primary was won by former Governor Bruce King.
The Republican primary was won by former state senator Joe Skeen.