1957 New Mexico's at-large congressional district special election

For related races, see 1957 United States House of Representatives elections.

The 1957 New Mexico's at-large congressional district special election was held on Tuesday April 9, 1957 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of At-Large representative John J. Dempsey.

1957 United States House election in New Mexico special election

April 9, 1957

Nominee Joseph Montoya Tom Bolack Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 72,889 64,589 Percentage 52.84% 4%

County results Montoya:      50–60%      60–70% Bolack:      50–60%

Representative At-large before election John J. Dempsey Democratic Elected Representative At-large Joseph Montoya Democratic

Lieutenant Governor Joseph Montoya won the special election by a margin of 6.04 percentage points. He would continue to represent New Mexico's at-large congressional district until 1964.

Results

New Mexico At-large congressional district special election, 1957

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Joseph Montoya	72,889	53.02
	Republican	Tom Bolack	64,589	46.08
Total votes			130,491	100.00
	Democratic hold