1934 United States House of Representatives election in New Mexico

The 1934 United States House of Representatives election in New Mexico was held on Tuesday November 6, 1934 to elect the state's at-large representative. Incumbent Dennis Chávez decided not to run for re-election and instead opted to run in the concurrent Senate election. This was the first open seat since 1922. Dempsey prevailed in this open seat by a narrow 4 point margin.

1934 United States House election in New Mexico

← 1932November 6, 19341936 →
 
NomineeJohn J. DempseyMaurecio F. Miera
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote76,83370,659
Percentage51.82%47.66%

County results
Dempsey:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Miera:      50–60%      60–70%

Representative
At-large before election

Dennis Chávez
Democratic

Elected Representative
At-large

John J. Dempsey
Democratic

Results

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New Mexico At-large congressional district election, 1934[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticJohn J. Dempsey 76,833 51.82 -11.54%
RepublicanMaurecio F. Miera70,65947.66+12.29%
SocialistFrank Edwards6430.43-0.47%
CommunistH. Turnbaugh1330.09+0.00%
Majority6,1744.16-23.83%
Turnout148,268
Democratic holdSwing

References

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  1. ^ "Election Statistics - Office of the Clerk" (PDF).