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2018 election

Voting

Fund meant to protect elections may be too little, too late

By Blake Paterson and Ally J. Levine, ProPublica | August 22, 2018

The federal government has released data on how states will spend $380 million set aside for election infrastructure. But questions remain about how much it will help secure the 2018 election. Continue Reading

Las Cruces voters raise property taxes to fund construction projects

By Heath Haussamen, NMPolitics.net | August 21, 2018

Turnout topped 25 percent as voters also reformed the city’s process for recalling elected officials. Continue Reading

El Vado Reservoir

Outgoing administration won’t talk about water plan, but gubernatorial candidates will

By Laura Paskus, New Mexico Political Report | August 21, 2018

The public comment period for New Mexico’s draft water plan ends next week. Continue Reading

Poll finds close governor’s race, Johnson second in Senate race

By Matthew Reichbach, New Mexico Political Report | August 20, 2018

Still, tthe incumbent Democratic U.S. senator holds a sizeable lead over his two challengers, according to a new poll from Emerson College. Continue Reading

Gary Johnson

Johnson says he’s ready to shake up U.S. Senate race

By Andy Lyman, New Mexico Political Report | August 16, 2018

Gary Johnson spoke publicly for the first time on Thursday about his run for the U.S. Senate as a Libertarian. Continue Reading

Voting

Russia doesn’t need to change votes — just sow confusion

By Matt Vasilogambros, Stateline | August 16, 2018

The failures in two states earlier this year show how easily the voting process can be upended. Continue Reading

The truth about Steve Pearce

By Bill McCamley | August 15, 2018

At what point in his political career has Pearce ever expressed a willingness to work with anyone except hard-line Republicans? The answer is none. Continue Reading

Gary Johnson

Former Gov. Johnson joins U.S. Senate race

By Matthew Reichbach, New Mexico Political Report | August 14, 2018

The Libertarian Party of New Mexico has filed paperwork to officially name former governor Gary Johnson as its nominee for U.S. Senate. Continue Reading

Jerry Apodaca

Former Gov. Apodaca, a Democrat, endorses Republican Pearce

By Matthew Reichbach, New Mexico Political Report | August 13, 2018

The endorsement comes after Apodaca’s son lost the Democratic primary for governor to Michelle Lujan Grisham. Continue Reading

Gary Johnson

As Johnson ponders Senate run, some call for Republican candidate to drop out

By Andy Lyman, New Mexico Political Report | August 10, 2018

Johnson has yet to even launch a campaign, but some of his supporters are calling for his possible Republican opponent, Mick Rich, to drop out of the race. Continue Reading

Beto O’Rourke

Win or lose, O’Rourke’s campaign could shape Texas politics for years

By Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune | August 8, 2018

The El Paso congressman’s long-shot campaign could help rebuild his party and make a difference in races lower on the ballot even if he loses. Continue Reading

A statue outside the Roundhouse in Santa Fe.

With NM’s abortion protections at a crossroads, midterm elections could be key

By Margaret Wright, New Mexico Political Report | July 31, 2018

Potential shifts at both federal and local levels could have profound repercussions in the lives and well-being of women in New Mexico. Continue Reading

Roundhouse

NM state law, the U.S. Supreme Court and abortion access

By Margaret Wright, New Mexico Political Report | July 31, 2018

A state statute that says anyone who performs an abortion in New Mexico could be charged with a 4th-degree felony would go back into effect if Roe v. Wade is overturned. Continue Reading

Gary Johnson

Dunn quits Senate race; Johnson hints at taking his place

By Andy Lyman, New Mexico Political Report | July 30, 2018

A candidate switch-up is likely in the works. Continue Reading

Mexican flag

Following brief post-election lull, politically charged violence returns to Mexico

By Kent Paterson | July 28, 2018

Murders of elected and former candidates, journalists and human rights activists have shattered the peace. Continue Reading

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