Campaign Finance

Last Friday, April 5th was the final day for bill signing here in New Mexico -- and thanks to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and her tenacious leadership, ALL of our priority bills for the session have been signed into law.

Common Cause New Mexico today announced its priorities for the 2019 legislative session.

What if ABQ could take our elections out of the hands of big special interests and put them in the hands of the people? Everyday Albuquerqueans would be heard and have a real say in the government decisions affecting our lives. And people like us might even have a chance to run for office, and win!

Campaign finance has never been a flashy issue. It’s rarely mentioned in debates. But we think it’s foundational to a functioning democracy. Everyone deserves to have their own voice heard in decisions affecting their families, and to also know who is behind the curtain affecting the outcome. With these poll results, we now think the public is listening, too.

Common Cause New Mexico finds support for a paid state legislature and a longer legislative session.

Advocates Show Strong Support in House Finance Committee for Public Election Fund