1964 United States Senate election in New Mexico explained

Election Name:1964 United States Senate election in New Mexico
Country:New Mexico
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1958 United States Senate election in New Mexico
Previous Year:1958
Next Election:1970 United States Senate election in New Mexico
Next Year:1970
Election Date:November 3, 1964
Image1:Joseph_Montoya.jpg
Nominee1:Joseph Montoya
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:178,209
Percentage1:54.70%
Nominee2:Edwin L. Mechem
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:147,562
Percentage2:45.30%
Map Size:230px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Edwin L. Mechem
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Joseph Montoya
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

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. Mechem was an ally of Arizona Senator and candidate for president Barry Goldwater who lost in a landslide on the same ballot. This and his very conservative voting record were widely seen as reasons for his loss.

General election

Results

See also