Go / Lusk / Governor
Dateca. 1958
Mediummetal
Dimensions9/16 × 1 9/16 in. (1.5 × 4 cm)
ClassificationsDocumentary Artifact
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of David H. Kelsey
Object numberPC2006.13.151
DescriptionThis “Lusk-Chavez” Democratic election pin is a circular button with a bright yellow background and bold red text, featuring the Democratic donkey in the center. The text reads, “LUSK-CHAVEZ GO GO Vote Democrat,” highlighting its purpose as campaign memorabilia. This pin references Democratic candidates Gene Lusk and Dennis Chavez, notable figures in New Mexico’s political history. Dennis Chavez served as a U.S. Senator from New Mexico from 1935 to 1962 and was the first native-born Hispanic U.S. Senator. Gene Lusk (June 4, 1920 - February 14, 1969) was a Democrat who was elected to the Senate in 1953 and ran unsuccessfully for Governor of New Mexico in 1966. Political memorabilia such as this pin encouraged voter participation.On View
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