Local Leagues in New Mexico

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2012 Fall General Election

This year is a Presidential election year. New Mexico's voters will also elect three Congressmen, one US Senator, and many state and local officials. Prior to the General Election on November 6, there will be a Primary Election on June 5 to select the candidates from each political party that will appear on the General Election ballot.

To find out more about the election schedule, registering to vote, determining your districts (NEW! this year following the decennial redistricting battles), who and what will be on the ballot, AND MORE, go to the League's Election Information page.

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Latest La Palabra

The Winter 2012 issue of the League's quarterly newsletter, La Palabra, has been posted on the website. For issues of La Palabra dating back to 2005, see the Newsletters page.


Three State Studies

Delegates to the State Convention in May approved three new studies. All are just getting underway, and looking for volunteers. Check them out!

Call Congress!

The Congressional switchboard number is 1-866-727-4894. All you need to do is call toll free and ask for your Congressman or Senator.

Know Your Elected Officials - 2011 Voters Key Now Available

For detailed information about who represents you and how to contact them, see our Voter Information page. There are links to the LWVNM 2011 Voters Key and each of the Who's Who and Who's in Charge guides published by the four local New Mexico Leagues.

Redistricting Resources

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Redistricting is under way throughout the state of New Mexico. Statewide redistricting is now in the hands of Judge James Hall, but municipalities and counties are redrawing their electoral districts, too. Check out the League's Redistricting Resources page to learn all about it - and how you can help redistricting to be more successful.



 

About the League of Women Voters

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

The League of Women Voters is strictly nonpartisan; it neither supports nor opposes candidates for office at any level of government. At the same time, the League is wholeheartedly political - working to influence policy through education and advocacy. It is the original grassroots citizen network, directed by the consensus of its members across the country.

Membership is open to all citizens of the United States, both women and men, who are 18 years or older. In New Mexico, there are four local leagues. All local members are automatically members of LWVNM as well as the national League of Women Voters of the United States (LWVUS). New Mexicans who do not live near any of the existing local leagues may join LWVNM as a member at large.

Find out more about us and check our calendar for upcoming events.