Common Cause New Mexico
Recent News About Common Cause New Mexico
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Common Cause New Mexico has launched a statewide voter protection program ahead of Election Day, aiming to support voters as they head to the polls.
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A coalition of 12 organizations, led by Common Cause New Mexico, gathered at Albuquerque City Hall to advocate for the adoption of ranked choice voting (RCV) in municipal elections.
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Common Cause New Mexico is strengthening its grassroots presence by appointing Cesar Marquez as the new Senior Organizer.
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The New Mexico 2025 legislative session concluded with notable developments in lobbying reform and electoral access, while other reforms did not progress.
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A constitutional amendment to establish an independent legislative salaries commission in New Mexico faced a setback after failing to pass the Senate Finance Committee.
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Common Cause New Mexico has announced its priorities for the 2025 legislative session.
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In the upcoming 2024 election, several new laws are in place to change the voting landscape in New Mexico.
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Expanded early voting in New Mexico's 33 counties is set to begin on October 19, with early polling locations closing on November 2. As the November 5 Election Day nears, officials from the Attorney General and the New Mexico Secretary of State’s office are prepared to address any obstruction or misinformation at polling places and absentee ballot counting stations.
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New Mexico is preparing for its general election with a focus on ensuring the integrity and security of the voting process. Common Cause New Mexico has outlined measures to safeguard the election, emphasizing voter eligibility and ballot security.
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A recent survey of 170 candidates running for the New Mexico state Senate, House, and US Congress in the 2024 general election reveals significant support for various democracy reform measures. The survey was conducted by a coalition of four pro-democracy non-profits: Common Cause NM, Fair Districts NM, NM First, and NM Open Elections. Candidates were contacted via email with follow-up requests to respond. Out of 170 candidates, 37 responded, resulting in a 21% response rate.
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Common Cause, a nonpartisan watchdog group, has released its 2024 "Democracy Scorecard," evaluating every member of Congress on their support for voting rights, Supreme Court ethics, and other reforms.