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Joseph Montoya
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Joseph Montoya | |
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| United States Senator from New Mexico | |
| In office November 4, 1964 – January 3, 1977 | |
| Preceded by | Edwin L. Mechem |
| Succeeded by | Harrison Schmitt |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Mexico's at-large district | |
| In office April 9, 1957 – November 3, 1964 | |
| Preceded by | Antonio M. Fernández |
| Succeeded by | Johnny Walker |
| 14th and 16th Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico | |
| In office January 1, 1955 – April 9, 1957 | |
| Governor | John F. Simms Edwin L. Mechem |
| Preceded by | Tibo J. Chávez |
| Succeeded by | Ed V. Mead |
| In office January 1, 1947 – January 1, 1951 | |
| Governor | Thomas J. Mabry |
| Preceded by | James B. Jones |
| Succeeded by | Tibo J. Chávez |
| Member of the New Mexico Senate | |
| In office 1940–1947 | |
| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives | |
| In office 1936–1940 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joseph Manuel Montoya September 24, 1915 Pena Blanca, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Died | June 5, 1978 (aged 62) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Della Romero |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Alfonso T. Montoya (brother) |
| Education | Regis University (BA) Georgetown University (LLB) |
Joseph Manuel Montoya (September 24, 1915 – June 5, 1978) was an American politician and member of the Democratic Party who served as the lieutenant governor of New Mexico (1947–1951 and 1955–1957), in the U.S. House of Representatives (1957–1964) and as a U.S. senator from New Mexico (1964–1977).
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