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Money & Influence 01.12.2023

CCNM 2022 Polling Report

Report

The results of our annual survey with Research & Polling show appetite for more professional legislature and better disclosure.

01.5.2023

UNM Report on Legislative Professionalism for the State of New Mexico

Report

UNM Study of Legislative Process Ranks NM Near Bottom in Professionalism; Suggests Longer Sessions, Salaries and More Staff

PRISON GERRYMANDERING IN NEW MEXICO

Fact Sheet

The Supreme Court requires state- and local governments to update their electoral districts once per decade to ensure that each district contains the same population, which gives each resident equal representation in government. However, the U.S. Census Bureau counts people where they are incarcerated, not where they are from, so when jurisdictions rely on raw Census data which does not reflect their real populations, democracy suffers.

Voting & Elections 08.25.2020

Native Voter Survey and Report

Common Cause New Mexico released a report examining Native American voter participation in the 2020 Primary, as well as in elections of 2012 and 2016. The report was based on information from the New Mexico Secretary of State’s office and an informal survey of Native American voters throughout New Mexico conducted in July and August 2020.

Money & Influence 03.24.2018

2018 Polling Results

Report

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

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