1928 United States House of Representatives elections in New Mexico

For related races, see 1928 United States House of Representatives elections.

The 1928 United States House of Representatives election in New Mexico was held on November 6, 1928, to elect the state's at large representative. This election coincided with the presidential election and the state's Governor election. Albert G. Simms defeated incumbent John Morrow by a margin of 4.4%.

1928 United States House election in New Mexico

← 1926 November 6, 1928 [1] 1930 →

Nominee Albert G. Simms John Morrow Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 61,208 56,048 Percentage 52.2% 47.8%

County results Simms:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Morrow:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Representative At-large before election John Morrow Democratic Elected Representative At-large Albert G. Simms Republican

This would be the last time a republican would win a congressional district in New Mexico until 1968.

Results

New Mexico At-large congressional district election, 1928^[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Albert G. Simms	61,208	52.20
	Democratic	John Morrow (incumbent)	56,048	47.80
Total votes			117,256	100.00
	Republican gain from Democratic

References

1. "Our Campaigns - NM At-Large Race - Nov 06, 1928".
2. "Election Statistics: 1920 to Present | US House of Representatives: History, Art & Archives". history.house.gov.