NM Voters First
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NM Voters First's mission is to support candidates that believe in empowering and enhancing democracy and encouraging legislators to support fair and equitable elections that expand peoples’ political voice.
“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.”
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March 14, 2025 at 4:56 AM
“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.”
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“Meanwhile, the state pays for the primary elections of major parties where voters often decide who will represent a community.”
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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...
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March 4, 2025 at 6:57 PM
“Meanwhile, the state pays for the primary elections of major parties where voters often decide who will represent a community.”
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“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.
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February 27, 2025 at 7:45 PM
“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.
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SB 16 Non-Major Party Voters in Primary Elections passes the floor by a vote of 27-11.
Sponsors: Sen. Figueroa & @senatorwirth.bsky.social
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Sponsors: Sen. Figueroa & @senatorwirth.bsky.social
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February 19, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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
Sponsors: Sen. Figueroa & @senatorwirth.bsky.social
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Many thanks to the Bernalillo County Commission for passing the resolution to support SB16!
Read the full support letter here
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Read the full support letter here
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February 16, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Many thanks to the Bernalillo County Commission for passing the resolution to support SB16!
Read the full support letter here
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Read the full support letter here
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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
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
February 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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
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.
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February 14, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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.
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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.
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February 9, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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.
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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.
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.
February 5, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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.
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.
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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
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,...
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February 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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
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.”
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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
January 23, 2025 at 7:32 PM