The Shallow Sky
LWV New Mexico
Redistrict New Mexico - Support Fair Redistricting
Description: Fair Districts NM works toward legislation to create fair voting districts in New Mexico
HJR1, a bill to put the question of creation of an Independent Redistricting Commission in New Mexico on the 2024 ballot died Monday in the New Mexico House Judiciary Committee on a 10-1 vote. Multiple lawmakers voiced their viewpoint that the legislature should retain authority to draw its own district lines. Advocates for the bill offered extensive testimony, arguing for the bill’s passage and presenting survey data that 77% of likely N.M. voters want an independent redistricting commission and that the L
Senator Jaramillo and Representative Figueroa will introduce a joint resolution calling for an independent redistricting commission. A drafting committee is working on the wording of the joint resolution that will be introduced in the 2024 Legislative session. If passed by both chambers the question of creation of a independent redistricting commission will go on the 2024 general election ballot. The Governor does not need to sign it. Ask your legislator to support the joint resolution. New Mexico Open Elec
A Senate Joint Resolution on Independent Redistricting Commission has been filed. Senator Jaramillo and Representative Figueroa have filed a Senate Joint Resolution calling for an independent redistricting commission. See the resolution here: SJR7 . If passed by both chambers, the question of creation of an independent redistricting commission will go on the 2024 general election ballot. The Governor does not need to sign it. Ask your legislator to support the joint resolution. See a summary of the joint re
The Shallow Sky
LWV New Mexico
Redistrict New Mexico - Support Fair Redistricting