From 1911 to 1969, New Mexico

New Mexico

New Mexico is a state located in the southwest and western regions of the United States. New Mexico is also usually considered one of the Mountain States. With a population density of 16 per square mile, New Mexico is the sixth-most sparsely inhabited U.S...

 did not use congressional districts for its representatives to the United States House of Representatives

United States House of Representatives

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. Instead, it elected its representatives state-wide At-large

At-Large

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List of representatives

Years	Seat A			Seat B
	Representative	Party	Electoral history	Representative	Party	Electoral history
January 8, 1912 – March 3, 1913	Harvey B. Fergusson	Democratic Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...		George Curry George Curry George Curry may refer to:*George Curry , Governor of New Mexico Territory and U.S. Representative*George Law Curry , U.S. politician*George Curry *S. George Curry , Canadian architect-See also:...	Republican Republican Party (United States) The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...	Retired
March 3, 1913 – March 3, 1915				No second seat until 1943
March 4, 1915 – March 3, 1917	Benigno C. Hernández Benigno C. Hernández Benigno Cárdenas Hernández was the first Hispanic from New Mexico to serve as a full Member of Congress since New Mexico was granted statehood....	Republican Republican Party (United States) The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
March 4, 1917 – March 3, 1919	William B. Walton William B. Walton William Bell Walton was an American lawyer, politician, and U.S. Representative from New Mexico.Born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Walton attended the public schools and South Jersey Institute, Bridgeton, New Jersey....	Democratic Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
March 4, 1919 – March 3, 1921	Benigno C. Hernández Benigno C. Hernández Benigno Cárdenas Hernández was the first Hispanic from New Mexico to serve as a full Member of Congress since New Mexico was granted statehood....	Republican Republican Party (United States) The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
March 4, 1921 – January 13, 1923	Néstor Montoya Néstor Montoya Néstor Montoya was a United States Representative from New Mexico. As an editor and politician, Néstor Montoya dedicated himself to the inclusion of Hispanics in the political and social life of New Mexico, and to the campaign for New Mexico statehood. He was born in Old Albuquerque, New Mexico...	Republican Republican Party (United States) The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...	Died
January 13, 1923 – March 3, 1923	Vacant
March 4, 1923 – March 3, 1929	John Morrow John Morrow (New Mexico) John Morrow was a United States Representative from New Mexico. He was born near Darlington, Wisconsin. He attended the public schools and the normal university. Later, he taught school in Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, and New Mexico. He was the superintendent of public schools of Colfax County, New...	Democratic Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
March 4, 1929 – March 3, 1931	Albert G. Simms Albert G. Simms Albert Gallatin Simms was a United States Representative from New Mexico. He was the husband of Ruth Hanna McCormick who was a United States Representative from Illinois. He was born in Washington, Arkansas where he attended private schools and the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville...	Republican Republican Party (United States) The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
March 4, 1931 – January 3, 1935	Dennis Chavez Dennis Chavez Dionisio "Dennis" Chavez was a Democratic politician from the U.S. State of New Mexico who served in the United States House of Representatives, and in the United States Senate from 1935 to 1962.-Early life:...	Democratic Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
January 3, 1935 – January 3, 1941	John J. Dempsey John J. Dempsey John Joseph Dempsey was a United States Representative from New Mexico who also served as the 13th Governor of New Mexico. He was born in White Haven, Pennsylvania where he attended grade school. Employed as a telegrapher, he held various positions with the Brooklyn Union Elevator Company...	Democratic Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
January 3, 1941 – January 3, 1943	Clinton P. Anderson	Democratic Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...	Resigned to become U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
January 3, 1943 – June 30, 1945				Antonio M. Fernández Antonio M. Fernández Antonio Manuel Fernández was a United States Representative from New Mexico. He was born in Springer, New Mexico where he attended the public schools, and Highlands University, Las Vegas, New Mexico...	Democratic Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...	Died
June 30, 1945 – January 3, 1947	Vacant
January 3, 1947 – January 3, 1949	Georgia Lee Lusk Georgia Lee Lusk Georgia Lee Witt Lusk was the first female U.S. Congressional representative from New Mexico, educator, and devoted public servant.-Early life:...	Democratic Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
January 3, 1949 – January 3, 1951	John E. Miles John E. Miles John Easten Miles was a U.S. politician who served as the 12th Governor of the state of New Mexico.-Biography:...	Democratic Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
January 3, 1951 – November 7, 1956	John J. Dempsey John J. Dempsey John Joseph Dempsey was a United States Representative from New Mexico who also served as the 13th Governor of New Mexico. He was born in White Haven, Pennsylvania where he attended grade school. Employed as a telegrapher, he held various positions with the Brooklyn Union Elevator Company...	Democratic Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...	Died
November 7, 1956 – April 9, 1957				Vacant
April 9, 1957 – March 11, 1958				Joseph Montoya Joseph Montoya Joseph Manuel Montoya was a Democratic U.S. Senator for the State of New Mexico from 1964 until 1977.-Education:...	Democratic Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...	Resigned when elected U.S. Senator
March 12, 1958 – January 3, 1959	Vacant
January 3, 1959 – November 3, 1964	Thomas G. Morris Thomas G. Morris Thomas Gayle Morris is a U.S. Democratic politician.He was born in Eastland County, Texas. Morris served in the New Mexico House of Representatives. He was elected as a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives from New Mexico and served from January 3, 1959 to January 3, 1969. He...	Democratic Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...	Lost re-election
November 3, 1964 – January 3, 1965				Vacant
January 3, 1965 – January 3, 1969				E. S. Johnny Walker E. S. Johnny Walker E. S. Johnny Walker was a Democratic Politician from the U.S. State of New Mexico and a Veteran of the Second World War.-Early life:...	Democratic Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...	Redistricted to the

1920s

Republicans held onto the seat in 1920 by nominating Néstor Montoya

Néstor Montoya

Néstor Montoya was a United States Representative from New Mexico. As an editor and politician, Néstor Montoya dedicated himself to the inclusion of Hispanics in the political and social life of New Mexico, and to the campaign for New Mexico statehood. He was born in Old Albuquerque, New Mexico...

, the county clerk of Bernalillo County

Bernalillo County, New Mexico

-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*69.4% White*3.0% Black*4.8% Native American*2.3% Asian*0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*4.4% Two or more races*16.0% Other races*47.9% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...

 and former Speaker of the New Mexico Territorial Legislature

New Mexico House of Representatives

The New Mexico House of Representatives is the lower house of the New Mexico State Legislature.There are 70 members of the House. Each member represents roughly 25,980 residents of New Mexico.The Speaker of the House is Ben Luján .-Composition:...

. Montoya won with a combination of hispanic voters and coat-tails from the election of President Warren Harding. Republicans did not renominate him in 1922, choosing instead suffragist Adelina Otero-Warren

Adelina Otero-Warren

Adelina "Nina" Otero-Warren was a woman's suffragist, educator, and politician in the United States.-Youth and early years:She was born in Los Lunas, New Mexico in 1881 to conservative parents who traced their heritage to eleventh-century Spain. Otero-Warren attended Maryville University in Saint...

, the niece of former territorial Governor, Miguel Otero, and the first woman to run for state-wide office in New Mexico. Otero-Warren was defeated by Democrat John Morrow

John Morrow (New Mexico)

John Morrow was a United States Representative from New Mexico. He was born near Darlington, Wisconsin. He attended the public schools and the normal university. Later, he taught school in Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, and New Mexico. He was the superintendent of public schools of Colfax County, New...

, an educator and lawyer from northeast New Mexico. Morrow would win consecutive re-elections in 1924 and 1926, but lost re-election in 1928 to Albert G. Simms

Albert G. Simms

Albert Gallatin Simms was a United States Representative from New Mexico. He was the husband of Ruth Hanna McCormick who was a United States Representative from Illinois. He was born in Washington, Arkansas where he attended private schools and the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville...

, an Albuquerque

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque is the largest city in the state of New Mexico, United States. It is the county seat of Bernalillo County and is situated in the central part of the state, straddling the Rio Grande. The city population was 545,852 as of the 2010 Census and ranks as the 32nd-largest city in the U.S. As...

 businessman, on the coat-tails of the election of President Herbert Hoover

Herbert Hoover

Herbert Clark Hoover was the 31st President of the United States . Hoover was originally a professional mining engineer and author. As the United States Secretary of Commerce in the 1920s under Presidents Warren Harding and Calvin Coolidge, he promoted partnerships between government and business...

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