Who was the incumbent that Schmitt defeated in the 1976 Senate race?
Robert Byrd
Edward Kennedy
Joseph Montoya
None of the above
Answer
Joseph Montoya was the incumbent that Schmitt defeated in the 1976 Senate race. Montoya had been in office since 1957, and was considered a powerful and popular figure in New Mexico politics. However, Schmitt was able to capitalize on Montoya's declining popularity and win the election by a narrow margin.
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