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News organizations declared Hillary Clinton the winner of New Mexico’s Democratic primary on Tuesday — but the vote was within a few percentage points, and Clinton and Bernie Sanders were on track to split delegates in a state that divides them proportionately. Continue Reading
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump easily won New Mexico’s GOP primary on Tuesday — but lots of voters instead cast ballots for candidates who have already dropped out of the race, indicating that the party is anything but unified. Continue Reading
Supporters of Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump explained their votes to NMPolitics.net on Tuesday. Meanwhile, local candidates and campaign workers were trying to get their supporters out to vote. Continue Reading
More than 1,000 people voted in Bernalillo County in the first 15 minutes polls were open this morning. Continue Reading
More people voted early this year in New Mexico than in the last two presidential primary elections, and officials are expecting strong turnout today. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Continue Reading
Days before Democratic primary voters will nominate a candidate to appear on the November ballot for Doña Ana County district attorney, challenger James Dickens is accusing incumbent Mark D’Antonio of accepting an illegal loan to help fund his campaign. Continue Reading
The present election cycle has exposed a deep body of unfocused acrimony and repressed anger caused by an economic system that has impoverished and disadvantaged many. Continue Reading
We can no longer stand idly by while the abusive powers utilize this country’s grandeur and influence to further their own end. Continue Reading
Bill Clinton spoke to an energetic crowd about Hillary Clinton’s experience, qualifications, and history of working across the political aisle to get things done. Continue Reading
Trump supporters see the same slander they’ve endured leveled at Trump, yet he just keeps going. Agree with him or not, they respect that – and I absolutely understand it. Continue Reading
Police and members of the group SouthWest Organizing Project courageously worked to de-escalate tensions so rally attendees and protesters could all exercise their First Amendment rights. Continue Reading
(UPDATED WITH MORE DETAILS) Former U.S. President Bill Clinton will campaign in Las Cruces on Thursday for his wife, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. Continue Reading
The fewer voters who turn out, the less likely citizen interests will prevail. Continue Reading
There’s lots of disagreement among legislative candidates about whether New Mexico should preserve its so-called “citizen legislature” or join every other state in paying lawmakers a salary. Continue Reading
The backlash Trump faced was viewed by many as a rejection of a perceived attempt to bully Republicans who haven’t endorsed him to get in line. Continue Reading