1972 United States House of Representatives elections in New Mexico explained

Election Name:1972 United States House of Representatives elections in New Mexico
Country:New Mexico
Type:legislative
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1970 United States House of Representatives elections in New Mexico
Previous Year:1970
Next Election:1974 United States House of Representatives elections in New Mexico
Next Year:1974
Seats For Election:All 2 New Mexico seats to the United States House of Representatives
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Last Election1:1
Seats1:1
Popular Vote1:210,391
Percentage1:56.3%
Swing1:10.4%
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Last Election2:1
Seats2:1
Popular Vote2:163,187
Percentage2:43.7%
Swing2:10.4%
Map Size:220px

The 1972 United States House of Representatives election in New Mexico was held on Tuesday November 7, 1972 to elect the state's two representatives to serve in the United States House of Representatives. This election coincided with other state local offices such as the presidential election and the state's concurrent senate election.

Neither seats changed partisan control. The Democrats retained control of the 2nd district while, Republicans held on to the 1st District. This kept the state delegation evenly split.

Overview

United States House of Representatives elections in New Mexico, 1972[1]
PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/–
Democratic210,39156.32%1
Totals373,578100.00%2

District 1

See also: New Mexico's 1st congressional district.

District 2

See also: New Mexico's 2nd congressional district.

Notes and References

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