1934 United States House of Representatives election in New Mexico

The 1934 United States House of Representatives election in New Mexico was held on Tuesday November 6, 1934 to elect the state's at-large representative. Incumbent Dennis Chávez decided not to run for re-election and instead opted to run in the concurrent Senate election. This was the first open seat since 1922. Dempsey prevailed in this open seat by a narrow 4 point margin.

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1934 United States House election in New Mexico

← 1932 November 6, 1934 1936 â†’

Nominee John J. Dempsey Maurecio F. Miera Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 76,833 70,659 Percentage 51.82% 47.66%

County results Dempsey:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Miera:      50–60%      60–70%

Representative At-large before election Dennis Chávez Democratic Elected Representative At-large John J. Dempsey Democratic

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