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New Mexico lawmakers approve three pieces of election-related legislation in 2026 session

Source: Ballotpedia News March 19, 2026 at 6:19 PM (4 weeks ago) New Mexico Senate Race

New Mexico lawmakers passed three pieces of election-related legislation during the 2026 session, including one constitutional amendment resolution and two bills signed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. The measures address school election timing and other electoral procedures in the state.

Key Points

  • Senate Joint Resolution 1 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow school elections on the same dates as other elections
  • Two election-related bills were passed and signed by Gov. Lujan Grisham in March 2026
  • Legislation aims to modernize and streamline New Mexico's election procedures