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The1958 United States Senate election in New Mexico took place on November 4, 1958. Incumbent Democratic SenatorDennis Chávez won re-election to a fifth term.
Primary elections were held on May 13, 1958.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dennis Chávez (Incumbent) | 68,689 | 65.66 | |
| Democratic | E. S. Johnny Walker | 35,927 | 34.34 | |
| Total votes | 104,616 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Forrest S. Atchley | 10,384 | 51.29 | |
| Republican | Reginaldo Espinoza | 9,861 | 48.71 | |
| Total votes | 20,245 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dennis Chávez (Incumbent) | 127,496 | 62.71 | |
| Republican | Forrest S. Atchley | 75,827 | 37.29 | |
| Majority | 51,669 | 25.42 | ||
| Turnout | 203,323 | |||
| Democratichold | ||||