Ernesto B. Borunda

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
New Mexico
Party
la Raza Unida
On the ballot
1976
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Borunda1,087
Opponents411,969
1
Elections run

Ernesto B. Borunda, a La Raza Unida politician from New Mexico, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1976 U.S. Senate election in New Mexico to Harrison Jack Schmitt, receiving 1,087 votes (0.26%).

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How many votes has Ernesto B. Borunda received?

Ernesto B. Borunda has received 1,087 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Ernesto B. Borunda’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1976U.S. SenateNew MexicoLost1,0870.26%Harrison Jack Schmitt
Joseph M. Montoya

Malcolm Matt Dillon
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