Lobbyist Disclosure
When well-connected lobbyists wield too much power and influence, everyday New Mexicans are shut out of the process.
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
Getting Big Money Out of Politics
Small-dollar donor elections break down barriers to participation in our democracy, making government look more like the people it represents and work better for us all.
Voter Registration and Access to Voting
New Mexican voters deserve free and easy access to the ballot box. We're making it easier to register to vote and participate in our elections.
Campaign
Voting Systems and Elections Security
New Mexicans can be confident that our election results are accurate and protected from sophisticated cyberattacks. We're committed to ensuring commonsense practices for election integrity.
