1960 United States Senate election in New Mexico
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The 1960 United States Senate election in New Mexico took place on November 8, 1960. Incumbent Democratic Senator Clinton Anderson won re-election to a third term.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on May 10, 1960.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Clinton Anderson, incumbent U.S. Senator
- Mac J. Feldhake
- James P. Speer, businessman[2]
- N. Tito Quintana, attorney[3]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Clinton Anderson (incumbent) | 98,037 | 81.33 | |
| Democratic | James P. Speer | 9,360 | 7.77 | |
| Democratic | N. Tito Quintana | 8,981 | 7.45 | |
| Democratic | Mac J. Feldhake | 4,168 | 3.46 | |
| Total votes | 120,546 | |||
Republican primary
Candidates
- William F. Colwes, retired automobile dealer[6]
- Joseph Rendon, unsuccessful candidate for Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in 1954
- Frederic W. Airy, advertising agent[7]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | William F. Colwes | 18,884 | 53.03 | |
| Republican | Joseph Rendon | 11,866 | 33.32 | |
| Republican | Frederic W. Airy | 4,859 | 13.65 | |
| Total votes | 35,609 | |||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic
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Clinton Anderson (Incumbent) | 190,654 | 63.43 | |
Republican
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William Colwes | 109,897 | 36.57 | |
| Majority | 80,757 | 26.86 | ||
| Turnout | 300,551 | |||
Democratic hold
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See also
References
- ^ "Nebraska, New Mexico Rivalries Are Intense". Evening star. Washington, D.C. May 10, 1960. p. A-3. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- ^ "Speer Pledges Support To Senator Anderson". Albuquerque Journal. Albuquerque, New Mexico. May 12, 1960. p. 12. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- ^ "Elect N. Tito Quintana". Albuquerque Journal. Albuquerque, New Mexico. May 8, 1960. p. 50. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- ^ a b Congressional Quarterly 1998, p. 139.
- ^ "NM US Senate, 1960 - D Primary". Our Campaigns. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- ^ "The West: Kennedy Clings to California Edge". Evening star. Washington, D.C. November 9, 1960. p. A-6. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- ^ "Office Filing Goes About as Was Expected". Hobbs Daily News-Sun. Hobbs, New Mexico. March 1, 1960. p. 1. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- ^ "NM US Senate, 1960 - R Primary". Our Campaigns. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- ^ Congressional Quarterly 1998, p. 92.
- ^ "NM US Senate, 1960". Our Campaigns. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- U.S. Government Printing Office.
Bibliography
- Congressional Elections, 1946-1996. Washington, D.C.: Congressional Quarterly Inc. 1998. ISBN 1-56802-248-4.