In petition snafu, the law should be followed
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For those of us who included the correct information regarding the district number on our nominating petitions, qualifying candidates who didn’t doesn’t seem fair. Continue Reading
AG: Candidates should survive petition snafu
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Twelve candidates who filed to run in the June 5 primary, including seven legislative incumbents, should survive any challenge based on their failing to list district numbers on nominating petitions, Attorney General Gary King’s office says. Continue Reading
Another lawmaker drops out; more could be kicked off ballot
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Sen. Bernadette Sanchez abandoned her re-election bid today, and more candidates – including seven legislative incumbents – could be kicked off the ballot because they didn’t comply with a requirement to list the numbers of the districts they were seeking on petitions. Continue Reading
Residency controversy dogs House candidate
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While Johnny Luévano’s retirement home was being built, he used the address to register to vote and vote. He says that was his best option for retaining residency while an active-duty Marine. Police are investigating. Continue Reading
Why I’m voting for Heinrich
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Martin Heinrich has fought for campaign finance reform. While he will play by the rules laid out (right or wrong) by the Supreme Court, his campaign is fueled by grassroots support. Continue Reading
Dem CD1 candidates oppose Citizens United
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All three Democratic candidates for New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District seat in Congress support overturning the U.S. Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision, which tossed out limits on political spending by corporations and unions. Continue Reading
GOP CD1 hopefuls disagree about Citizens United
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Janice Arnold-Jones says the U.S. Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision, which tossed out limits on political spending by corporations and unions, has been “detrimental to our electoral system,” while Gary Smith opposes efforts to overturn the court’s decision. Continue Reading
Lots of legislative races are worth watching
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Several former lawmakers will try to rejoin the Legislature, and many who’ve had free rides in the past won’t this year. There are potentially competitive primary and general election contests all over the state. Continue Reading
Lewis drops out of congressional race
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UPDATED: Days after GOP insiders dealt his campaign a significant blow by giving opponent Janice Arnold-Jones a huge win at the preprimary nominating convention, Dan Lewis announced today that he’s quitting the 1st Congressional District race. Continue Reading
GOP to tell sick seniors, ‘Good luck with that’
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The GOP’s message to our parents and grandparents sounds like a broken record: If you get sick, you’re on your own. Continue Reading
Rep. Chavez to run against Sen. Sanchez
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A week after saying he wasn’t seeking re-election to the N.M. House because he needed to focus on his law practice, Rep. David Chavez announced this weekend that he’s going to challenge State Sen. Michael Sanchez this year. Continue Reading
GOP gives moderate women preprimary victories
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At a time when Democrats are trying to convince voters the GOP is controlled by right-wing extremists, New Mexico’s Republican Party insiders gave huge wins this weekend to two federal candidates with more moderate voting records. Continue Reading
Obama to visit Carlsbad this week
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President Barack Obama will stop in Carlsbad Wednesday as part of a trip across America to talk about energy policy. Continue Reading
Will tie to indicted woman hurt Chávez?
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1st Congressional District candidate Marty Chávez isn’t clarifying the status of his relationship with a woman who’s under indictment; his campaign says he wants to move on to ‘pressing issues facing New Mexican families.’ Continue Reading
GOP Senate primary degrades into nasty fight
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Greg Sowards has taken the gloves off after Heather Wilson attacked him; Sowards also accuses Wilson of sending an anonymous hit piece to some delegates, but her campaign denies it. Continue Reading