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Common Cause New Mexico
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Dedicated to restoring the core values of our democracy and breaking down barriers for ordinary New Mexicans to make their voices heard in the political process.
Democracy isn't something you build once. It's something you defend every single day. For 56 years, Common Cause has fought for our rights, transparency, accountability, and a government that works for everyone, not just the powerful. And we're just getting started.
Trump is lying to undermine voters & grab power he doesn't have. The law is clear: presidents don't control elections. We’re leading the nation’s largest nonpartisan election protection team to ensure every vote counts —no matter what lies are thrown our way. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Trump doesn't dismiss declaring national emergency to restrict voting
"Stranger things have happened," Trump said when an interviewer suggested he declare a national emergency to take executive action on voting.
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Conspiracy charges can be an exceptionally powerful tool, enabling prosecutors to win convictions against defendants who were only marginally involved in alleged crimes. And as anti-ICE protests ramped up, the Trump administration began seeing conspiracies everywhere.
How anti-ICE protesters became prisoners in Trump's war on antifa
“We are not terrorists.”
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A federal judge just confirmed what we said from the start: a president can't use the courts to enrich himself. Todd Blanche helped push this baseless scheme. That's exactly why he's unfit to be Attorney General. The Senate must #RejectBlanche.
We knew it'd be a battle, and we know our work isn't over!
Public comment is starting for CABQ Council! Let's go, RCV supporters!
Tune in to tonite's CABQ council meeting online: www.cabq.gov/culturalserv... Ranked choice voting will be heard soon!
One Albuquerque Media
Government Access Television. Comcast Channel 16.
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CCNM is proud to stand with coalition partners and community members in support of ranked choice voting! The ABQ City Council will be voting on the measure during tonight's meeting. Stay tuned here for updates throughout the night! #rankthevote #onecommoncause
Communities deserve to know who is fronting the bill for political campaigns - campaign finance reform is the only way to pull the curtain!
How Democrats Are Embracing Dark Money
nytimes.com
Absentee ballot applications are open for the June 2nd primary, and DTS & Independent voters can participate! Check out our new website for more info - and when you're ready to apply for your ballot, visit www.nmvote.org!
Home - Your Vote NM
Your Vote Your Voice Your Primary New Mexico has opened the doors to more voters For the first time, Independent and Decline-to-State (DTS) voters can participate in primary elections without changing...
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Did you know independent and decline-to-state voters can now vote in NM primaries - starting this June! Read more about how voter registrations are shifting with this change --
By the #s: New Mexico’s growing independent voter base • Source New Mexico
"Decline to state" voters are an increasing percentage of the state's electorate, according to a review of Secretary of State data.
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@nmsecofstate.bsky.social says it best right here - funding our elections is essential to our state's democracy & the legislature continues to under fund the office. Demand full funding for the SOS today, call your legislators!
Fully fund elections: It's essential for the future
New Mexico’s election system is a model of efficiency, integrity and accessibility. Our commitment to fair and transparent elections earned us the No. 1 rank in election administration nationwide in
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@fminus.bsky.social is led by a former Common Causer and is doing awesome work - give them a follow!
F Minus@fminus.bsky.social · 7mo agoThis is not an episode of Severance starring a new character who's Lumen's lobbyist. This is reality as Rep. Sarah Silva leads the fight for lobbying reform. @sarahsilva.bsky.social @oilfieldwitness.bsky.social @commoncausenm.bsky.social @wildearthguardians.bsky.social sourcenm.com/2026/01/22/n...
Hey Burqueños - December 9th is just around the corner! Here's a rundown of what you can expect in the coming weeks before the Mayor run-off election and City Council Districts 1 & 3
Everything Albuquerque voters need to know about the December runoff - City Desk ABQ
Overview: Albuquerque voters will head back to the polls Dec. 9 to decide the mayoral race between the incumbent Democrat Tim Keller and the Republican challenger Darren White and two city council rac...
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Run-offs *are* problematic. And CABQ's mayor's run-off is slated to cost taxpayers between $1 - 1.5 MILLION DOLLARS.
Runoffs have their dangers — just look at Albuquerque
In Albuquerque, winning candidates must break 50% to win — if there's no one at 50%, then a runoff follows.
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Election day is tomorrow and in #NewMexico voters in Las Cruces and Santa Fe will be able to rank their vote! @commoncausenm.bsky.social is working to expand #RankedChoiceVoting in New Mexico
Happy Election Day, New Mexico! You have til 7pm to cast your ballot - and make sure if you're in line by 7p, you stay in line, you have the right to vote! Call our voter hotline if you have any questions or face issues when trying to vote! 866-OUR-VOTE
Election observers announce hotline ahead of NM local elections • Source New Mexico
Voters are electing mayors, city councilors, school board members and other officials, as well as weighing in on ballot measures, in local races across the state.
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Early Vote ends tomorrow . . . And you don't want to get left behind 👻 Visit www.nmvote.org to find your nearest polling location & check your voter registration!
Ranked Choice Voting makes voters feel more heard, makes candidates focus on policies rather than attacks on their opponents, and ensures the winner of an election actually won a majority of votes. So why won't the Albuquerque City Council vote on it?
Coalition led by Common Cause New Mexico calls for ranked choice voting in Albuquerque
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.
newmexicosun.com
We're ready for ranked choice voting in Albuquerque. Will our city council listen to voters?
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CCNM is thrilled to welcome Abraham to the team as our Organizer for our semi-open primaries educational work. Starting June 2026, independents & decline-to-state voters can participate in our primary elections w/o changing their voter registration status. Abraham is joining us to spread the word!
ELECTION SEASON IS HERE! Thanks to the @abqjournal.bsky.social for highlight the upcoming election dates & deadlines. Happy voting, NM!
Early voting to begin Tuesday, as NM voters set to select local leaders
SANTA FE — Ready or not, a new voting season has officially arrived in New Mexico.
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"SF helped blaze the trail on RCV. Rather than backpedaling b/c of a loud minority or confusing headlines, let’s double down. Let’s continue educating voters, encouraging strong candidates & making this system work the way it was intended by giving every voter more voice, more choice & more power."
Ranked choice gives voters amplified voice and power
Over the past five years, I’ve had the opportunity to work on open primaries and ranked choice voting efforts in Nevada and now in New Mexico. I’m currently leading efforts
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"When we see it as the everyday decision-making tool it is, people realize they already use #RankedChoiceVoting. Whether it’s picking a place to eat or choosing a movie w/ friends, we rank constantly." – Cesar Marquez of @commoncausenm.bsky.social
Ranked choice gives voters amplified voice and power
Over the past five years, I’ve had the opportunity to work on open primaries and ranked choice voting efforts in Nevada and now in New Mexico. I’m currently leading efforts
santafenewmexican.com
Read more about what our elected officials are introducing and debating during this week's special legislative session. CCNM is thrilled to see money being allocated to public broadcasting and media!
Here are the 11 bills introduced so far at the NM special session. Six are likely already dead • Source New Mexico
New Mexico lawmakers thus far have 11 bills to consider in the special legislative session, but six are unlikely to survive.
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Mark your calendars! Regular election deadlines & dates are coming in hot!
As Americans, we have the freedom of speech. Over the past week, millions of you spoke out & took action - AND IT WORKED!
Joe Adalian@tvmojoe.bsky.social · 11mo agoNEW: JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE is not dead. Up now at @vulture.com www.vulture.com/article/jimm...
Candidate and elected official income reporting should be accurate, easy to understand, and easy to access!
Sanchez loans $150K to mayoral campaign, but financial disclosures show no assets to loan - City Desk ABQ
Editor’s note: A previous version of this story reported that Sanchez’s 2025 finance report showed no income. A change in the clerk’s process, discussed in the story below, let Sanchez refer to previo...
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