ELECTION 2026 The literacy test behind the voting curtain Advocates and researchers point to ballot readability as one factor that might contribute lower voter participation in constitutional amendments and bond measures
NEWS State judge denies independent candidate Ken Miyagishima's ballot access petition Gubernatorial hopeful plans to appeal ruling, saying he'll likely fall short of voter signature threshold
BOOK REVIEW BOOK REVIEW: Fannie Lou Hamer biography sheds light on the fight for voting rights The woman whose speech helped pass the Voting Rights Act
NEWS Independent voting off to slow start in New Mexico's first semi-open primary election Democrats voting at higher clip than Republicans, independents in first days of early voting
NEWS Amid internal discord, NM Republican Party says no grounds exist to replace GOP chairwoman Some GOP county leaders say issue not resolved despite state party's call for unity
NEWS Four New Mexico candidates disqualified after failing to meet ballot requirements Rulings could mean easier paths to reelection for some New Mexico incumbents
LEGISLATURE After Trump's calls, senator files bill shielding state elections from federal interference Legislation could move quickly after being added to session agenda by governor
