LWVNM Legislative Priorities for Voting, Elections & Ethics 2026
Legislative Priorities for Voting, Elections & Ethics 2026
The League supports consolidation of elections in New Mexico and verifiable and auditable procedures to guarantee the integrity of all statutory methods of voting in New Mexico.
LWVNM supports:
SJR1 School Elections Timing – Constitutional Amendment Senator TrujilloIf passed this would put the question of removing the ban of placing school elections on the same ballot with partisan elections on the 2026 ballot. The school elections would remain nonpartisan.This would increase voter participation in school elections and reduce costs.
LWVNM supports a redistricting process and standards that provide the people with a meaningful choice in electing their representatives and facilitate holding government accountable.
LWVNM supports:SM1 Request that Congress Set Standards for Congressional Redistricting Sen. Figueroa This memorial urges the United States congress to pass legislation to require uniform redistricting criteria and uniform process standards for the United States House of Representatives apportionment and to prohibit states from midcycle redistricting unless court-ordered.
SM__ Asks the Legislative Council to Create Redistricting Task Force Sen. FigueroaIf passed, it would request that the Legislative Council create a Redistricting Task Force to recommend procedures and legislation to guide redistricting for state offices following the 2030 Census. The Task Force would include legislative appointments along with others. The majority of the Task Force would be from the public.
The League supports legislative compensation that is fair and reasonable, recognizing that there is a cost to government and that the cost should be paid by the taxpayers of New Mexico.
LWVNM supports:
HJR5 Legislative Compensation – Constitutional Amendment Representative Parajón
This is a proposed constitution amendment. If passed it would place the question or removing the constitution ban of paying legislators on the 2026 ballot.
HB102 Legislative Compensation Representative Parajón This is enabling legislation contingent upon voters approving the removal of the constitutional ban of paying legislators.
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