The 1970 United States Senate election in New Mexico took place on November 3, 1970. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Joseph Montoya successfully ran for re-election to a second term, defeating Republican Anderson Carter.
Democratic primary Candidates Joseph Montoya, incumbent U.S. Senator Richard B. Edwards
Results
Republican primary Candidates Anderson Carter David Cargo, Governor of New Mexico Harold G. Thompson
Results
General election Results
See also United States Senate elections, 1970
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