1934 United States House of Representatives election in New Mexico

Summary

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.

1934 United States House election in New Mexico

← 1932 November 6, 1934 1936 →
 
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

Results edit

New Mexico At-large congressional district election, 1934[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John J. Dempsey 76,833 51.82 -11.54%
Republican Maurecio F. Miera 70,659 47.66 +12.29%
Socialist Frank Edwards 643 0.43 -0.47%
Communist H. Turnbaugh 133 0.09 +0.00%
Majority 6,174 4.16 -23.83%
Turnout 148,268
Democratic hold Swing

References edit

  1. ^ "Election Statistics - Office of the Clerk" (PDF).