1976Final results
1976 election for U.S. Senate in New Mexico
U.S. Senate · New Mexico
Harrison H. Schmitt (R) won with 56.8% of the vote, defeating Joseph M. Montoya (D) by 14.1 points.
Harrison H. SchmittRepublican · winner
56.8%234,681
Joseph M. MontoyaDemocrat
42.7%176,382
Ernesto B. BorundaOther party
0.3%1,087
Malcolm "matt" DillonOther party
0.2%906
413,056 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
The candidates
Harrison H. Schmitt (R)Joseph M. Montoya (D)
Also on the ballot: Ernesto B. Borunda (Other party), 0.3%; Malcolm "matt" Dillon (Other party), 0.2%