1958 United States Senate election in New Mexico

The 1958 United States Senate election in New Mexico took place on November 4, 1958. Incumbent Democratic Senator Dennis Chávez won re-election to a fifth term.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on May 13, 1958.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Dennis Chávez, incumbent U.S. Senator
• E. S. Johnny Walker, former State Land Commissioner

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

• Forrest S. Atchley, former State Representative, Republican nominee for New Mexico's at-large congressional district in 1956
• Reginaldo Espinoza, former State Senator

Results

General election

Results

See also

• 1958 United States Senate elections

References

Bibliography