New Mexico Legislature Sends Pro-Voting Bill to Governor
On Monday, March 13, the New Mexico Legislature sent House Bill 4, the New Mexico Voting Rights Act, to the desk of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) for her signature.
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New Mexico Democrats Introduce Omnibus Pro-Voting Bill
On Friday, Jan. 27, New Mexico Democrats introduced House Bill 4, the New Mexico Voting Rights Act, an omnibus pro-voting bill that floundered last year.
DOJ Subpoenas Election Officials in Three More States
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued more subpoenas to election officials in the investigation into former President Donald Trump’s efforts to stop certification of the 2020 presidential election results.
Election Deniers Lose Key Races in Competitive States
Votes are still being counted across the country, but many candidates who denied the results of the 2020 election are coming up short in their races for key positions in election administration in competitive states.
Judge Removes Insurrectionist Couy Griffin From New Mexico Office
On Tuesday, Sept. 6, a New Mexico judge removed New Mexico County Commissioner and election denier Couy Griffin from office due to his involvement in the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Federal Judge Allows Conservatives To Publish New Mexico Voting Records Online
On Friday, July 22, a federal judge issued an order that allows a conservative group, Voter Reference Foundation, to publish voters’ information on a public database.
Republicans File Lawsuit Over New Mexico’s Congressional Map
On Friday, Jan. 21, Republicans filed a lawsuit challenging New Mexico’s new congressional map.
New Mexico Democrats Announce Plan To Improve Voting Access
Yesterday, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) and Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver (D) announced plans for the state to improve voting access.
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