The 1978 United States Senate election in New Mexico took place on November 7, 1978. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Pete Domenici successfully ran for re-election to a second term, defeating Democrat Toney Anaya. This election was the first time since 1934 that an incumbent Republican Senator from New Mexico was re-elected or won re-election and the first time since 1918 that an incumbent Republican Senator from New Mexico was re-elected or won re-election to this seat.
Republican primary Candidates Pete Domenici, incumbent U.S. Senator
Democratic primary Candidates Toney Anaya, Attorney General of New Mexico
General election Results
See also 1978 United States Senate elections
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