Public service, at a glance.
Dennis Chavez served as a representative for New Mexico in the House of Representatives. Dennis's first recorded term in this role began on December 7, 1931. The last recorded term ended on January 3, 1935.
- Chamber
- U.S. House
- State / territory
- New Mexico
- Last recorded party
- Democrat
- District / role
- District 1
- Born
- April 8, 1888
- Last term ended
- January 3, 1935
Service record
| From | To | Party | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 1933 | Jan 3, 1935 | Democrat | District 1 |
| Dec 7, 1931 | Mar 3, 1933 | Democrat | District 1 |
Other congressional service
Published biographical research
These are dated observations from named sources. They are not new surveys of the member’s identity or beliefs.
| Field | Reported value | Source and coverage | Evidence date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage | Hispanic American | Hispanic American Senators The Senate's historical list of Hispanic American senators | Source accessed Sep 28, 2026 |
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