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New Mexico
Supporters of RedistrictNM.org
advocate for independent, trusted and fair redistricting |
Supporters of RedistrictNM.org
advocate for independent, trusted and fair redistricting |
What is fair redistricting?Redistricting is the way voting boundaries are drawn, including for Congress, state legislatures, and (in NM) the Public Education Commission. When those boundaries are manipulated for political gain or to discriminate against certain groups, that's called gerrymandering. Even when boundaries are not manipulated, lawmakers who draw district lines are placed in difficult conflicts of interest since they are essentially picking their own voters. The public overwhelming believes that voters should pick their lawmakers, rather than lawmakers picking their constituents. In New Mexico, 77% of likely voters support an Independent Redistricting Commission. The same poll indicated that most did not approve of the legislature’s performance in the 2021 redistricting cycle.
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How can I help?
#1: Call Senate Rules' members!
Though the 2024 session has ended, our next bill will have its first hearing in the NM Senate Rules committee. Please call or email all committee members, urging them to vote yes (“Do Pass”) for establishing an independent redistricting commission. (If you happen to be a resident of the member’s district, please say so.) Senator Katy M. Duhigg, D-Chair Senator Leo Jaramillo, D-Vice Chair Senator Greg Nibert, R-Ranking Member Senator Gregory A. Baca, R Senator Linda M. López, D Senator Brenda G. McKenna, D Senator Mark Moores, R Senator Gerald Ortiz y Pino, D Senator Cliff R. Pirtle, R Senator Elizabeth "Liz" Stefanics, D Senator, Mimi Stewart, D #2: Join our mailing list
And tell your friends to sign up too. You will receive only updates on redistricting reform. We don't sell your name to other causes or to political parties. #3: Call, text and email your lawmakers Tell them you believe legislators should not be drawing their own districts. Some lawmakers believe the voters want legislators to retain map-drawing authority. Tell them they are mistaken. |
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