1964 United States Senate election in New Mexico

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.

1964 United States Senate election in New Mexico

← 1958November 3, 19641970 →
 
NomineeJoseph MontoyaEdwin L. Mechem
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote178,209147,562
Percentage54.70%45.30%

County results
Montoya:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Mechem:      50–60%

U.S. senator before election

Edwin L. Mechem
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

Joseph Montoya
Democratic

General election

Results

General election results[1][2]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticJoseph Montoya 178,209 54.70
RepublicanEdwin L. Mechem (inc.)147,56245.30
Majority30,6479.41%
Total votes325,771 100.00
Democratic gain from Republican

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