What’s driving that sky-high early voting in Doña Ana County?
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During the first couple of days of early voting in New Mexico, more people turned out to vote in Doña Ana County than Bernalillo and Santa Fe counties combined. Continue Reading
Las Cruces voters raise property taxes to fund construction projects
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Turnout topped 25 percent as voters also reformed the city’s process for recalling elected officials. Continue Reading
Russia doesn’t need to change votes — just sow confusion
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The failures in two states earlier this year show how easily the voting process can be upended. Continue Reading
Election 2016 gets a report card
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A report from the MIT Election Lab finds signs of progress and evidence of protest. Continue Reading
Haussamen discusses efforts to increase voting in Doña Ana County
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NMPolitics.net’s editor and publisher was on the radio this week discussing his recent article that examined an ambitious effort to address the perennial problem of low voter turnout. Click on the headline to listen. Continue Reading
Doña Ana County works to build a stronger voting culture
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The ambitious efforts led by County Clerk Scott Krahling aim to get every eligible person voting in every election. Continue Reading
Let’s bring ranked choice voting to Las Cruces
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Ranked choice voting is a simple but powerful reform that gives voters more choice and a stronger voice at the polls. Continue Reading
There’s more value for voters with election consolidation and ranked choice voting
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We have the chance to work together to provide our voters with the very best elections possible. Continue Reading
Straight-party voting doesn’t empower people; it protects dominant parties
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While casting a ballot should be easy, the system should encourage thoughtful decision-making. Continue Reading
Governor OKs consolidating most local elections
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Merged local elections will be held beginning in 2019. Continue Reading
Here’s how consolidating most local elections would impact voters
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Supporters say the bill would simplify voting in addition to increasing efficiency and reducing the costs of running elections. Continue Reading
Legislature OKs bill to merge various local elections
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The bipartisan legislation’s backers say the goal is to boost turnout in local elections that often draw little attention and relatively few voters. Continue Reading
Session ends with lawmakers praising bipartisan work
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A session marked by widespread agreement on the state’s budget and other issues ended Thursday with lawmakers praising each other for their work. Continue Reading
Proposal to consolidate local elections in limbo in session’s final hours
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The House and Senate are down to haggling over a final detail: whether to hold such elections in June or November of odd-numbered years. Continue Reading
House committee OKs bill to consolidate nonpartisan local elections
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A House committee approved a sweeping bill that would consolidate virtually all nonpartisan local elections on the same day. Continue Reading