Dennis Chavez
Democratic
Senate candidate from New Mexico
US Senate
Electoral Grade
B-
+0.9 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 43% of candidates6 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
5
Races
2-3
W-L (40%)
+6.7
Avg Margin
1934–1958
Career Span
Best: +16.6 (1958 Senate)Worst: -0.8 (1934 Senate)
Career Margin Trend5 races
Career Timeline
89,678
Candidate Votes
44.1%
Vote %
203,323
Total Votes
+16.6%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+32.8
Race Score
+32.8
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-16.3
State Pres.