1976Final results
1976 election for New Mexico's 1st District
U.S. House · New Mexico
Manuel Lujan Jr. (R) won with 72.1% of the vote, defeating Raymond Garcia (D) by 44.7 points.
Manuel Lujan Jr.Republican · winner
72.1%162,587
Raymond GarciaDemocrat
27.4%61,800
Jesus AragomOther party
0.5%1,159
225,546 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1976
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET