“The bill has already passed the Senate, and now it’s time for the House to step up and advance this bill to the governor before time runs out this legislative session.”

www.abqjournal.com/opinion/arti...
#nmleg #nmpol

Lawmakers push for open primaries - New Mexico In Depth In New Mexico, one must belong to a political party in order to vote in a primary election. But that could change. A bill to open primaries to voters who aren’t registered with a political party has p...

“Meanwhile, the state pays for the primary elections of major parties where voters often decide who will represent a community.”

nmindepth.com/2025/lawmake...

#nmleg #nmpol

“The majority of young people in the age 18 to 24 age group are registering as declined to state or unaffiliated voters, they want to vote, they are registering to vote, they don’t particularly want to join one of our clubs,” said Sen. Figueroa.

www.krqe.com/news/politic...

#nmleg #nmpol

Please join us in thanking the bipartisan group of 27 State Senators that voted yes on SB16, supporting the enfranchisement of New Mexico’s 330k+ independent voters!

#nmleg #nmpol

SB 16 Non-Major Party Voters in Primary Elections passes the floor by a vote of 27-11.

Sponsors: Sen. Figueroa & @senatorwirth.bsky.social

#nmleg #NMPol

Many thanks to the Bernalillo County Commission for passing the resolution to support SB16!

Read the full support letter here
www.bernco.gov/blog/2025/02...

#nmleg #nmpol

TONIGHT ON GJ!
NMOE Deputy Director Perry discusses the primary election system in New Mexico. NMAEA Executive Director Jamie & Rep. Leah share the initiative to expand access for adult learners. BCCNM President & CEO Karla talks about their upcoming vaccine clinic.
Tune in 7PM on 89.9FM / KUNM.org

Check out our interview with @sourcenm.com following the passage of SB16 in the Senate Rules Committee this past Wednesday. SB16 is a bill that would allow unaffiliated voters to participate in primary elections without having to register for a major party.
sourcenm.com/2025/02/12/b... #nmleg #nmpol

Our Executive Director Sila Avcil was interviewed by Lauren Lifke from @nmpoliticalreport.bsky.social about SB16, a bill that would allow independents to participate in partisan primaries without having to change their voter registration.

nmpoliticalreport.com/2025/02/07/q... #nmleg #nmpol

Congratulations, NM! We are one step closer to an #nmleg that truly represents us. SJR 1 has passed Senate Rules Committee!

Please thank sponsors Sens. Katy Duhigg and Natalie Figueroa, and SRC Sens. Leo Jaramillo, Heather Berghmans, Jay Block, Crystal Brantley, Liz Stefanics, and Mimi Stewart.

We Deserve a Modern, Reflective State Legislature We deserve an effective, responsive, and reflective state legislature with adequate resources to serve the people of New Mexico. You shouldn’t have to be rich to serve in public office. But right now,...

We are optimistic that SJR 1 Legislative Salaries Commission, which would create a more inclusive, reflective state legislature, will be heard this week in Senate Rules Committee. Tell your senators to vote YES on SJR 1 for an #nmleg that looks more like you and me! tinyurl.com/NMSenateSJR1

Is this the year for a paid Legislature and open primaries? - New Mexico Political Report By Nicole Maxwell The 2025 New Mexico Legislative Session began Tuesday with the usual pomp and circumstance, followed by legislation being filed and printed. One of those pieces of legislation was Se...

Many thanks to the NM Political Report!

nmpoliticalreport.com/2025/01/22/l...

#nmleg #nmpol

Senate Leader Peter Wirth and Senator Natalie Figueroa said “It’s time for a change.

Opening primary elections by allowing voters registered as independent or unaffiliated to participate is one measure the state should take to improve its voting fairness and, in turn, its democracy.”
#nmleg #nmpol