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      Home›Candidates›Joseph Montoya

      Joseph Montoya

      Democratic

      Senate candidate from New Mexico

      US Senate
      Electoral Grade
      B-
      +1.0 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 43% of candidates3 graded races

      Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.

      3
      Races
      2-1
      W-L (67%)
      +0.3
      Avg Margin
      1964–1976
      Career Span
      Best: +9.4 (1964 Senate)Worst: -14.1 (1976 Senate)

      Career Margin Trend3 races

      R+10EvenD+10196419701976

      Career Timeline

      1976 US SenateNew Mexico
      176,382
      Candidate Votes
      42.7%
      Vote %
      413,141
      Total Votes
      -14.1%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      -8.6
      Race Score
      -11.6
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D-2.5
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−3pt bar)
      Top opponent: Jack SchmittREP
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