Schmitt wins in New Mexico landslide to succeed Montoya
Former astronaut Harrison Schmitt defeats U S Sen Joseph Montoya by a wide margin across 32 counties to end Montoya's 20 year House and Senate tenure. Montoya concedes, Schmitt plans a statewide post election tour and staff setup.
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Republicans sweep Chaves County elections in 1970s vote
Republicans won most county and state seats in Chaves County with 18 192 ballots cast an 80 percent turnout. Aiello Corn and Jennings won county commission seats. Harris retook treasurer. Kelly Jr Tessier Jr and Anderson won House seats. Democrats held all three Senate seats. Ford Schmitt Runnels and Goodell led statewide races as Amendment No 2 failed.
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Carter defeats President Ford in presidential race
Jimmy Carter wins the presidency with 272 electoral votes as Ford trails with 235. Ohio Oregon and California fluctuations fail to change the outcome though absentees prompt questions on vote counting. Carter returns to Plains amid a triumphant reception as stock markets react to the historic win.
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Ford wins New Mexico as Carter loses in presidential tally
unofficial counts show Ford with 202,565 votes to 195,678 for Carter in New Mexico. McMillan of Roswell chairs Ford campaign in the state and praises organization while Carter supporters express elation at the national result.
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