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1970 United States House of Representatives elections in New Mexico
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| election_name | 1970 United States House of Representatives elections in New Mexico |
| country | New Mexico |
| type | legislative |
| ongoing | no |
| previous_election | 1968 United States House of Representatives elections in New Mexico |
| previous_year | 1968 |
| next_election | 1972 United States House of Representatives elections in New Mexico |
| next_year | 1972 |
| seats_for_election | All 2 New Mexico seats to the United States House of Representatives |
| election_date | |
| party1 | Republican Party (United States) |
| last_election1 | **2** |
| seats1 | **1** |
| seat_change1 | 1 |
| popular_vote1 | **152,261** |
| percentage1 | **54.1%** |
| swing1 | 2.3% |
| party2 | Democratic Party (United States) |
| last_election2 | 0 |
| seats2 | 1 |
| seat_change2 | 1 |
| popular_vote2 | 129,116 |
| percentage2 | 45.9% |
| swing2 | 1.9% |
| map_image | New Mexico House Election Results 1970.svg |
| map_size | 220px |
| map_caption | District results |
Republican Democratic
The 1970 United States House of Representatives election in New Mexico was held on Tuesday November 3, 1970 to elect the state's two representatives to serve in the United States House of Representatives.
Republicans retained the 1st District while Democrats flipped the 2nd District. This made the state's delegation evenly split.
Overview
| United States House of Representatives elections in New Mexico, 1970 | Party | Votes | Percentage | Seats | +/– |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 152,261 | 54.11% | 1 | -1 | |
| Democratic | 129,116 | 45.89% | 1 | +1 | |
| **Totals** | **281,377** | **100.00%** | **2** | **—** |
District 1
District 2
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