1970 United States Senate election in New Mexico explained

Election Name:1970 United States Senate election in New Mexico
Country:New Mexico
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1964 United States Senate election in New Mexico
Previous Year:1964
Next Election:1976 United States Senate election in New Mexico
Next Year:1976
Election Date:November 3, 1970
Image1:Joseph Montoya.jpg
Nominee1:Joseph Montoya
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:151,486
Percentage1:52.26%
Nominee2:Anderson Carter
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:135,004
Percentage2:46.57%
Map Size:230px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Joseph Montoya
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Joseph Montoya
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1970 United States Senate election in New Mexico took place on November 3, 1970. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Joseph Montoya successfully ran for re-election to a second term, defeating Republican Anderson Carter.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

See also