Two state representatives have introduced a bill that would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to register as voters starting next year. A similar bill was introduced last year, but ultimately died on the session’s last day.
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Last week, the New Mexico House Democrats elected Javier Martinez as speaker. He replaces Brian Egolf. Both are progressive politicians dedicated to leading the people of the land of enchantment
A full evening of debate and a couple of failed amendments led to the inevitable: New Mexico House Democrats passed a measure redrawing the boundaries of voting districts for the Legislature's House of Representatives on a 43-23 vote. The bill heads over to the Senate where the party also holds a majority.