The 1978 United States Senate election in New Mexico took place on November 7, 1978. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Pete Domenici successfully ran for re-election to a second term, defeating Democrat Toney Anaya. Republican primary Candidates Pete Domenici, incumbent U.S. Senator Democratic primary Candidates Toney Anaya, Attorney General of New Mexico General election Results See also 1978 United States Senate elections References New Mexico 1978 1978 New Mexico elections