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FACT CHECK: The GOP’s Suggested Plan Would Put Poll Workers and the General Public At Risk
The Supreme Court of the State of New Mexico heard oral arguments in Riddle v Oliver today, which will determine if New Mexico can conduct 2020 primary elections through vote by mail in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Last week,...
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FACT CHECK: Voting In Person Will Suppress Turnout in New Mexico’s Primaries
The Supreme Court of the State of New Mexico heard oral arguments in Riddle v Oliver today, which will determine if New Mexico can conduct 2020 primary elections through vote by mail in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Last week,...
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New Mexico GOP Continues Decades-Long Trend of Voter Suppression With Interference in Bipartisan Lawsuit
Ahead of oral arguments in Riddle v. Oliver, DPNM highlights past examples of GOP voter suppression The Supreme Court of the State of New Mexico will hear oral arguments in Riddle v Oliver today, which will...
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DPNM Files Brief In Support of Mail-In Voting
The Democratic Party of New Mexico today filed a brief in Riddle v. Oliver in support of the 27 County Clerks who have requested that New Mexico’s 2020 primary be held largely by mail in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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DPNM Chair Kicks Off 33 County Listening Tour With Grant County Democrats
Democratic Party of New Mexico (DPNM) Chair Marg Elliston today held the first of her meetings with Democrats around New Mexico, joining more than 68 Grant County Democrats for their virtual monthly meeting. During the call, Chairwoman Elliston discussed DPNM’s efforts to...
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DPNM Chair Announces 33 County Listening Tour
Democrats are engaging voters around New Mexico using virtual outreach Democratic Party of New Mexico (DPNM) Chair Marg Elliston today announced a 33 county virtual listening tour, during which she will meet with voters from across the state to discuss political organizing during the...
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Democrats Across New Mexico Launch “Dems Care” Initiatives Amid COVID-19
State, County Democratic parties finding unique ways to support their communities As the United States continues to combat the novel coronavirus outbreak by restricting travel, and thousands of New Mexicans face unprecedented changes in their day-to-day lives, Democrats across our state are stepping up...
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DPNM Statement on Trump’s Decision Not to Allow ACA Enrollment During COVID-19 Pandemic
President Trump announced yesterday that his administration would not allow Americans to enroll in Affordable Care Act (ACA) policies during the coronavirus pandemic, despite floating the idea last week. By failing to create a special enrollment period, the Trump administration could block...
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DPNM Statement on the 10th Anniversary of the ACA
Today marks the 10th anniversary of President Obama signing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law. Since its passage, the ACA has helped more than 226,000 New Mexicans gain access to health care coverage, and currently it’s one of our most effective...
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FACT CHECK: GOP Stokes Fear with Lies About Albuquerque City Council Ordinance
While Albuquerque's elected Democrats have been working to address the COVID-19 pandemic, the New Mexico GOP is spreading lies about a recent ordinance passed by the Albuquerque City Council. The ordinance gives Mayor Keller the ability to declare a “Public Health Emergency” which allows...
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