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…but says Short Session, Partisan Rancor Left Many Key Measures Behind

Industry Spent $2.6 million in Past 10 Years to Wine and Dine, Elect Friendly Legislators, and Influence Votes

The public is at a disadvantage in the final weeks of the election when contributions and expenditures are delayed in being reported.

Modernizing the legislative process, with more staff, longer sessions and compensation for legislators is the top priority for Common Cause in the upcoming 60-day NM Legislative session.

U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced the Fair and Clear Campaign (FCC) Transparency Act to bolster transparency and accountability in political advertising. Senator Luján previously introduced the legislation in the House of Representatives during the 116th Congress.

Common Cause has two major priorities for the 2021 legislative session: expanding public financing of judicial races and statewide ranked choice voting.