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The 1964 United States Senate election in New Mexico took place on November 3, 1964. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Edwin L. Mechem, who appointed himself to the office after the death of his predecessor, sought election to a full term. However, he was defeated by Democrat Joseph Montoya.
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joseph Montoya | 178,209 | 54.70 | |
| Republican | Edwin L. Mechem (inc.) | 147,562 | 45.30 | |
| Majority | 30,647 | 9.41% | ||
| Total votes | 325,771 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
See also
References
- ^ "NM US Senate". OurCampaigns. Retrieved March 16, 2014.
- ^ "Statistics of the Presidential and Congressional Election of November 3, 1964" (PDF). Office of the U.S. House Clerk. Retrieved March 16, 2014.