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1976 United States Senate election in New Mexico

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Background
Primary
Campaigning
Major candidates
Democratic Republican
Results
See also
References
External links

{{Infobox election
| election_name = 1976 United States Senate election in New Mexico
| country = New Mexico
| type = presidential
| ongoing = no
| previous_election = 1970 United States Senate election in New Mexico
| previous_year = 1970
| next_election = 1982 United States Senate election in New Mexico
| next_year = 1982
| election_date = November 2, 1976
| image_size = 125x136px
| image1 = Sen Harrison Schmitt.jpg
| nominee1 = Harrison Schmitt
| party1 = Republican Party (United States)
| popular_vote1 = 234,681
| percentage1 = 56.8%
| image2 = Joseph M Montoya.jpg
| nominee2 = Joseph Montoya
| party2 = Democratic Party (United States)
| popular_vote2 = 176,382
| percentage2 = 42.7%
| map_image = New Mexico Senatorial Election Results by County, 1976.svg
| map_size = 200px
| map_caption = County results
| title = U.S. Senator
| before_election = Joseph Montoya
| before_party = Democratic Party (United States)
| after_election = Harrison Schmitt
| after_party = Republican Party (United States)
}}{{ElectionsNM}}

The 1976 United States Senate election in New Mexico took place on November 2, 1976. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Joseph Montoya ran for re-election to a third term, but was defeated by Republican Harrison Schmitt.

Background

Harrison Schmitt was a former astronaut who walked on the moon during the Apollo 17 mission, who was seeking his first political office.

Joseph Montoya had completed two terms in the Senate and was seeking his third.^[1]

Primary

In the pre-primary convention held on March 27, 1976, Schmitt received 73.7% of the votes and businessman Eugene Peirce received 21%, allowing both to qualify for the primary ballot. A third candidate, Arthur Lavine, received 5.3% of the votes, not enough to be placed on the primary ballot.^[1]

In the June 1 primary election, Schmitt defeated Peirce and became the Republican nominee.

Campaigning

Schmitt campaigned for 14 months. The campaigns focus was on discussing the future. On the campaign trail, Schmitt said many times, "I have time for the future; Senator Montoya does not."^[2]

Major candidates

Democratic

Joseph Montoya, incumbent U.S. Senator

Republican

Harrison Schmitt, former astronaut

Results

Harrison Schmitt won the election in a decisive victory. Joseph Montoya congratulated Schmitt on his victory, saying "The people have spoken and I accept their verdict."^[3]

{{Election box begin
| title=General election results^[4]}}{{Election box winning candidate with party link
| party = Republican Party (United States)
| candidate = Harrison Schmitt
| votes = 234,681
| percentage = 56.82%
| change = +9.69%
}}{{Election box candidate with party link
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| candidate = Joseph Montoya (inc.)
| votes = 176,382
| percentage = 42.70%
| change = -10.17%
}}{{Election box candidate
| party = La Raza Unida
| candidate = Ernesto B. Borunda
| votes = 1,087
| percentage = 0.26%
| change =
}}{{Election box candidate with party link
| party = American Independent Party
| candidate = Matt Dillion
| votes = 906
| percentage = 0.22%
| change =
}}{{Election box majority
| votes = 58,299
| percentage = 14.11%
| change = +8.36%
}}{{Election box turnout
| votes = 413,056
| percentage =
| change =
}}{{Election box gain with party link
| winner = Republican Party (United States)
| loser = Democratic Party (United States)
| swing =
}}{{Election box end}}

References

1. ^{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/20662143/las_cruces_sunnews/|title=Montoya, Schmitt, Peirce on Ballots|newspaper=Las Cruces Sun-News|page=1|date=March 28, 1976|agency=UPI|via=Newspapers.com}}
2. ^{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/20662191/las_vegas_optic/|title=Montoya's Tenure Ended by Schmitt|last1=Feather|first1=Bill|agency=Associated Press|page=1|date=November 3, 1976|via=Newspapers.com|newspaper=Las Vegas Optic|location=Las Vegas, New Mexico}}
3. ^¹{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/20662009/clovis_newsjournal/|title=Schmitt Landslide Ends Montoya Senate Reign|newspaper=Clovis News-Journal|location=Clovis, New Mexico|date=November 3, 1976|page=1|agency=Associated Press|via=Newspapers.com}}
4. ^http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1976election.pdf

External links

3 : 1976 United States Senate elections|United States Senate elections in New Mexico|1976 New Mexico elections

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