1928 United States House of Representatives elections in New Mexico


The 1928 United States House of Representatives election in New Mexico was held on November 6, 1928, to elect the state's at large representative. This election coincided with the presidential election and the state's Governor election. Albert G. Simms defeated incumbent John Morrow by a margin of 4.4%.

1928 United States House election in New Mexico

← 1926 November 6, 1928 [1] 1930 →
 
Nominee Albert G. Simms John Morrow
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 61,208 56,048
Percentage 52.2% 47.8%

County results
Simms:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Morrow:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Representative
At-large before election

John Morrow
Democratic

Elected Representative
At-large

Albert G. Simms
Republican

This would be the last time a republican would win a congressional district in New Mexico until 1968.

Results

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New Mexico At-large congressional district election, 1928[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Albert G. Simms 61,208 52.20
Democratic John Morrow (incumbent) 56,048 47.80
Total votes 117,256 100.00
Republican gain from Democratic

References

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  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - NM At-Large Race - Nov 06, 1928".
  2. ^ "Election Statistics: 1920 to Present | US House of Representatives: History, Art & Archives". history.house.gov.