1944 United States House of Representatives election in New Mexico
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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.
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November 7, 1944
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All 2 New Mexico seats to the United States House of Representatives | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 County Results Democrat: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Republican: 50–60% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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] | |||||
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| Party | Votes | Percentage | Seats | +/– | |
| Democratic | 165,996 | 55.53% | 2 | — | |
| Republican | 132,953 | 44.47% | 0 | — | |
| Totals | 298,949 | 100.00% | 2 | — | |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Clinton Anderson (Incumbent) | 85,244 | 28.52 | |
| Democratic | Antonio M. Fernández (Incumbent) | 80,752 | 27.01 | |
| Republican | Manuel Lujan Sr. | 66,644 | 22.29 | |
| Republican | Ben F. Meyer | 66,309 | 22.18 | |
| Total votes | 298,949 | 100.00 | ||