1944 United States House of Representatives election in New Mexico explained

Election Name:1944 United States House of Representatives elections in New Mexico
Country:New Mexico
Type:legislative
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1942 United States House of Representatives election in New Mexico
Previous Year:1942
Next Election:1946 United States House of Representatives election in New Mexico
Next Year:1946
Seats For Election:All 2 New Mexico seats to the United States House of Representatives
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Last Election1:2
Seats1:2
Popular Vote1:165,996
Percentage1:55.5%
Swing1:2.7%
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Last Election2:0
Seats2:0
Popular Vote2:132,953
Percentage2:44.5%
Swing2:2.7%
Map Size:210px

The 1944 United States House of Representatives election in New Mexico was held on Tuesday November 7, 1944 to elect the states two At-large representatives on a General ticket. The Democratic party retained both of their at-large members in New Mexico.

This election coincided with the 1944 Presidential election and the state's Governor election. Democrats would hold both seats in the New Mexico house delegation until 1968.

Overview

United States House of Representatives elections in New Mexico, 1944[1]
PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/–
Democratic165,99655.53%2
Republican132,95344.47%0
Totals298,949100.00%2

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives.