The 1946 United States House of Representatives election in New Mexico was held on Tuesday November 5, 1946 to elect the states two at-large representatives. Due to the 1940 Census New Mexico has 2 representatives, both elected at-large. Incumbent Democrat Clinton Anderson resigned to become United States Secretary of Agriculture.

Overview

United States House of Representatives elections in New Mexico, 1946[1]
Party Votes Percentage Seats +/–
Democratic 131,662 52.43% 2 -
Republican 119,457 47.57% 0
Totals 251,119 100.00% 2

Results

New Mexico At-large congressional district election, 1944
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Georgia Lee Lusk 66,420 28.52
Democratic Antonio M. Fernández (Incumbent) 65,242 27.01
Republican Earl Douglas 60,519 22.29
Republican Herman G. Baca 58,938 22.18
Total votes 251,119 100.00
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