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The commission told ProPublica that states’ voter rolls will be run against federal databases to find potential fraudulent registrations — a move experts say will result in thousands of errors and could distort fraud. Continue Reading
Our Legislature once again ignored the deep anger and seething resentment out here in the real world felt toward our political institutions. Continue Reading
We cannot afford to miss this important first step to increase democratic involvement. Continue Reading
I am asking our legislators to help get voters to the polls and keep democracy alive. One election every November makes good sense and is a solid step to increase voting. Continue Reading
What good is “participatory government” if an election limits voters to a binary and theatrical system of partisan choices? Continue Reading
In the name of democracy, New Mexico should open the doors of the voting booth to allow everyone who wants to exercise their sacred right — and duty — to do so. Continue Reading
With it appearing increasingly possible that the Legislature will send the bill to Martinez, the lobbying of the governor has already begun. Continue Reading
Jeff Steinborn’s Senate Bill 224 passed on a 19-11 party-line vote with Democrats supporting it and Republicans opposing. Continue Reading
Automatic voter registration will not be so automatic. Continue Reading
Sparring during the hearing demonstrated the disagreement primary election reform has stirred among Democrats. Continue Reading
The DOJ, now overseen by Jeff Sessions, is walking back years of effort aimed at limiting the harmful effect of state voter ID measure on minorities. Continue Reading
Proponents say consolidating most local elections, including those for cities and school districts, would increase voter turnout. Continue Reading
Two House Democrats, Debbie Rodella and Daymon Ely, joined with Republicans to kill the legislation. Continue Reading
The bill they approved would give New Mexico’s five electoral college votes to the winner of the national popular vote. Continue Reading
Many believe consolidating city, school district and other local elections would increase voter turnout, but some agencies oppose the proposal for financial reasons. Continue Reading