1942 United States House of Representatives election in New Mexico explained

Election Name:1942 United States House of Representatives elections in New Mexico
Country:New Mexico
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1940 United States House of Representatives election in New Mexico
Previous Year:1940
Next Election:1944 United States House of Representatives election in New Mexico
Next Year:1944
Seats For Election:All 2 New Mexico seats to the United States House of Representatives
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Image1:Clinton P. Anderson - Secretary of Agriculture.jpg
Nominee1:Clinton Anderson
Popular Vote1:62,320
Percentage1:30.2%
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Nominee2:Antonio M. Fernández
Popular Vote2:57,474
Percentage2:27.8%
Nominee4:William A. Sutherland
Party4:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote4:43,627
Percentage4:21.1%
Nominee5:Reese P. Fullerton
Party5:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote5:43,071
Percentage5:20.9%
Map Size:250px

The 1942 United States House of Representatives election in New Mexico was held on Tuesday November 3, 1942 to elect the states two at-large representatives. New Mexico got another district due to the 1940 Census. Both representatives were elected at large. Democrats won both at large districts, making the state's delegation solely Democratic.

Overview

United States House of Representatives elections in New Mexico, 1942[1]
PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/–
Democratic119,79458.18%2+1
Republican86,09841.82%0
Totals205,892100.00%2

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives.