The race between Yvette Herrell and Xochitl Torres Small isn’t over
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No matter what other news organizations say, the race to replace Steve Pearce in the U.S. House is up in the air. Continue Reading
Dems win land commissioner race, all other statewide offices
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Democrats will control not just the governor’s office and all of the executive agencies, but also independent state agencies that oversee everything from state funds to state lands. Continue Reading
Lujan Grisham on track to be New Mexico’s next governor
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NBC News has declared Democrat Michelle Lujan Grisham the winner of New Mexico’s gubernatorial race. Continue Reading
Heinrich wins re-election; Haaland, Luján win too
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The Gary Johnson thing didn’t happen. Continue Reading
Long lines characterize voting during final hours of Election Day in Las Cruces
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Anyone in line when the polls close at 7 p.m. is allowed to vote. Continue Reading
Newest numbers suggest higher-than-expected turnout
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A mid-day voting update shows turnout in Doña Ana County swinging back a bit to Democrats. Continue Reading
Steady streams of voters showing up at Las Cruces polling places
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Turnout here is especially important for the race to replace Steve Pearce in the U.S. House of Representatives. Continue Reading
The races to watch on Election Day
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Obviously the races for governor, land commissioner and the 2nd Congressional District seat in the U.S. House. Here’s what else to watch. Continue Reading
It’s Election Day. Here’s what you need to know.
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Be sure to check NMPolitics.net’s website throughout the day for updates on voting — and this evening, after the polls close, for election news and analysis. Continue Reading
Poll shows Dems lead in most statewide races
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A a congressional race remains too close to call and one expensive state race leans toward Republicans. Continue Reading
Early voting turnout skyrocketed. We don’t yet know what that means.
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While it’s possible the energy we’ve seen so far will continue through Election Day, it’s also possible it won’t. Continue Reading
A strong early childhood education system is essential for New Mexico
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Steve Pearce’s lack of understanding of and commitment to early childhood education is inexplicable and inexcusable. Continue Reading
In swing districts, Republicans may pay for trying to reverse Affordable Care Act
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Tom MacArthur’s candidacy has become a kind of Rorschach test for Republicans’ repeated attempts to repeal and otherwise undermine the health-care law — and how much candidates in swing districts will pay for those efforts. Continue Reading
Here’s why Texas voter turnout was so low, and why it’s surging now
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President Donald Trump’s immigration rhetoric and actions appear to be energizing Latino voters in Texas and elsewhere. Continue Reading
In the midst of societal collapse, high voter turnout gives me hope
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Whatever happens on Election Day won’t fix this mess. But it’s a start. Vote. And then stay involved. Continue Reading