Joint Amicus Brief: Vote by Mail 2020
Standard in-person voting would force the people of New Mexico to choose between their safety and the exercise of their franchise
Ranked Choice Voting
Common Cause is fighting for fair elections that truly represent the will of the voters by advocating for ranked choice voting.
Traditional elections in the U.S. can make voters feel like their choices are limited. It might seem like there is a predetermined winner—typically the most well-connected or well-funded. Or, voters may feel like they are choosing the lesser of two evils in order to prevent a worst-case scenario.
Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) can help. With RCV, voters rank candidates from favorite to least favorite. On Election Night, first-choice votes are counted to determine who voters like the best. If a candidate receives a majority of votes, they win. If no candidate receives a majority, the candidate with the fewest first-choice rankings is eliminated. If your favorite candidate is eliminated, your vote is instantly counted toward your next choice. This repeats until one candidate reaches a majority and wins.
Elections should represent voters’ choices fairly and accurately. Ranked Choice Voting amplifies the voice of the people.
What We’re Doing
Ranked Choice Voting
New Mexicans deserve fair elections that represent the will of the voters. Ranked Choice Voting promotes positive, inclusive and fair elections, which encourages a diversity of candidates and saves money by eliminating the need for run-off elections.
Article V
An Article V constitutional convention is a dangerous path that puts all of our cherished rights, civil liberties, and freedoms at risk.
Limiting Contributions
The vast majority of us know money has too much influence in politics. That's why we're dedicated to protecting reasonable contribution limits.
Creating an Independent Redistricting Commission
New Mexican voters deserve competitive, fair elections where every vote counts and the outcomes reflect the will of the people.
