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"Our right to vote is sacred, and those who have a hand in averting the will of the people have no business running our elections."

Improving access to the ballot for Native Americans and persons who were formerly incarcerated are among the key provisions.

Poll workers and election administrators are owed the same protections as the public against threats of violence; firearms have no place at the polls.

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.

A new study by the University of New Mexico suggests longer legislative sessions, salaries and more staff

New Mexico voters have until 7 p.m. tonight to cast a ballot in person or to hand return their absentee ballot to a polling location or county clerk's office for the 2022 midterm election. As voters head to the polls, Common Cause New Mexico is reminding voters that it may take days for election officials to finalize results.