Allow all voters in New Mexico’s primaries
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Democratic elections will not be possible until all voters are included and allowed to vote. Continue Reading
Bill would let parties choose: Open primaries or pay for them
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Backers hope the legislation will win over legislators wary of letting just any voter help pick their party’s nominees. Continue Reading
Dems push bills aimed at making voting easier
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Backers argue the measures would boost participation in elections. Continue Reading
National popular vote measure clears first hurdle in House
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The legislation still has a long way to go before becoming reality. Continue Reading
What stands in the way of Native American voters?
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Standing Rock residents must wrestle with a new voter ID law — and the legacy of unjust treatment and poverty. Continue Reading
No straight-party voting on general election ballot, Supreme Court rules
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The unanimous decision makes clear that the secretary of state does not have the authority to include straight-party voting on the ballot. Continue Reading
Straight party issue spurs Portales Libertarian to run for secretary of state
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New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver’s decision to add straight-party ticket voting to November’s ballot has caused waves across the political party spectrum. Continue Reading
Toulouse Oliver is wrong about straight-party voting
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There are other ways to make voting easier that don’t come with the insidiously deceptive motivation of protecting the system from voters. Continue Reading
Johnson’s Senate run leaves voters out in the cold
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Mr. Johnson would have been a legitimate candidate had he run in the June primary. 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
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
People want to vote but have a hard time doing it
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As I engage with people who are not voting in local elections, the most common response is frustration over trying to navigate the system. Continue Reading
Want more people to vote? Ease ballot access for minor parties
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People are tired of the two old parties and want more meaningful options. Continue Reading
End systemic disenfranchisement of independent voters
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Our election system is designed to only encourage certain types of voters while creating burdens for those viewed as less desirable. Continue Reading
It is time for New Mexico elections to change
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In this year’s legislative session, important measures to remedy our broken elections were ignored and dismissed. Continue Reading