Dennis Chavez
Democratic
Senate candidate from New Mexico
US Senate
Electoral Grade
B-
-0.4 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 42% of candidates6 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
5
Races
2-3
W-L (40%)
+6.7
Avg Margin
1934–1958
Career Span
Best: +16.6 (1958 Senate)Worst: -0.8 (1934 Senate)
Career Margin Trend5 races
Career Timeline
89,678
Candidate Votes
44.1%
Vote %
203,323
Total Votes
+16.6%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+24.4
Race Score
+24.4
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-7.9
State Pres.