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NM House Passes Law Shielding Elections from Federal Interference (SB 264) Source New Mexico · Feb 19, 2026
SB 264 establishes emergency election procedures, creates penalties for obstructing polling place access, and includes provisions to prevent federal interference.
Secretary of State Highlights Passage of Critical Election Bills in 2026 Legislative Session New Mexico Secretary of State · Feb 19, 2026
The 2026 session passed SJR 1, placing a constitutional amendment on the November 2026 ballot allowing school districts to place bond questions on general election ballots.
New Mexico Governor Signs Open Primaries Bill (SB 16) Unite America · Apr 23, 2025
Governor Lujan Grisham signed SB 16 allowing over 330,000 independent voters to participate in primary elections starting in 2026.
Advocates, Election Officials Celebrate New Mexico Semi-Open Primaries Law Source New Mexico · Apr 23, 2025
Election officials celebrated the semi-open primaries law granting nearly 25% of New Mexico's electorate the right to vote in partisan primary elections beginning in 2026.