Dear New Mexicans,
For those who haven't yet voted, here is more information to make it quick and easy to get informed. You can vote anytime between now and Sat Nov 2nd, or you can vote on Nov 5 Election Day.
This year's election is especially important for NM because our entire state legislature (ALL senators and representatives) will be on the ballot. This is our chance to change the balance of power in New Mexico.
Please SCROLL BELOW for info about the following:
NEW: Quick and easy candidate one-pagers for Albuquerque and Las Cruces
Early voting dates and election day
Where to view your sample ballot and voting locations
NEW: Info about bonds, constitutional amendments, and judges on the ballot
Detailed, district-by-district candidate comparison info
NEW: VOTING ONE-PAGERS FOR ALBUQUERQUE AND LAS CRUCES
We do not endorse candidates, however you may find these candidate guides helpful for identifying candidates who align with you on important issues in NM such as:
the need for crime reduction in NM
parents rights to be informed about their children's transgender and abortion procedures
girls' rights to single-sex bathrooms and sports
lower gas prices
NEW ARTICLE: Just Say No to Las Cruces Tax Increase on the Voting Ballot - https://www.lascrucesbulletin.com/stories/this-is-not-the-time-for-las-cruces-to-raise-grt,96894
VOTING DATES, LOCATIONS, AND YOUR SAMPLE BALLOT
REGISTERING TO VOTE
Same Day Voter Registration is allowed in NM through County Clerk's offices.
WHEN TO VOTE
Early voting is happening now through Saturday November 2.
Election day is on Tuesday November 5.
WHERE TO VOTE + YOUR SAMPLE BALLOT
You can look up locations for early voting and election day at the link below. This will also allow you to see your sample voting ballot. https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx
BONDS AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS ON THE BALLOT
There will be 4 constitutional amendments and 4 bond questions on the ballot. Here are three resources to help you decide:
NEW ARTICLE: Just Say NO: Leave the Constitution Alone - https://estancia.news/just-say-no-leave-the-constitution-alone/
NEW ARTICLE: Just Say No: New Mexico Should Reject Upcoming Bond Issues and Judicial Retention - https://estancia.news/just-say-no-new-mexico-should-reject-upcoming-bond-issues-and-judicial-retention/
DETAILED CANDIDATE COMPARISON INFO
Below are links to some useful info on assessing whether candidates are likely to well-represent your interests. Refer to your sample ballot (link above) to see which candidates will be on your ballot.
Helpful SIDE BY SIDE Candidate Comparisons (THANKS to Better Together New Mexico/BTNM!)
House of Representative Candidates - https://bettertogethernewmexico.org/btnm-election-info/
Senate Candidates - https://bettertogethernewmexico.org/side-by-side-senate/
NM Business Coalition's 2024 NM Legislative Scorecards - Show how your legislators voted on issues likely to impact businesses:
Rio Grande Foundation Freedom Index - Shows how your legislators voted on individual liberty and economic freedom in the legislative session - https://riograndefoundation.org/freedom-index/#/
Parental Rights and School Choice Survey of State Representative and Senate candidates (by Opportunities for All Kids) - https://oaknm.org/parental-rights-and-school-choice-survey/
NRA Candidate Scorecard - Shows how candidates are likely to vote on gun rights, includes both incumbents and the candidates running against them - https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/New-Mexico/
Judicial Candidates Information from BTNM- https://bettertogethernewmexico.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Voters-Guide-for-Judicial-Election.pdf
We hope this is helpful info! Please make sure to vote in the election!
Donations to support our work are gratefully accepted here:
Standing with you for change across New Mexico,
Sarah, Melanie, and Karen
New Mexico Freedoms Alliance
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