Sandoval County has two highly sought-after state Senate seats. District 12 Senate District 12 was recently redistricted to cover parts of the Westside of Albuquerque and Rio Rancho. With Sen. Gerald Ortiz y Pino (D-Albuquerque) deciding not to run after 20 years of service, three candidates ran for the position. Republican Sandoval County Commissioner Jay […]
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Election conspiracist wins GOP nomination for state Senate seat in New Mexico
By MORGAN LEE / Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A Republican who backed Donald Trump’s failed efforts to overturn the 2020 election won the GOP nomination for a state Senate seat in New Mexico’s primary election on Tuesday. At the same time, Democrats ousted a state senator accused of sexual harassment as voters picked their […]
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Biden and Trump win Democratic, Republican elections in some of 2024’s last primary contests
This story is republished from Associated Press as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in news coverage that matters to New Mexico. By MICHELLE L. PRICE / Associated Press President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump won Democratic and Republican primaries in a handful of states Tuesday, among some of the […]
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As Early Voting Expands, More Than 27,000 New Mexicans Cast Their Votes in Primaries
May is basically early voting month in the lead-up to the 2024 primary Election Day on Tuesday, June 4. More sites statewide are open for voters to cast ballots early in the New Mexico primary elections, and will continue to be open until Saturday, June 1. Polls will reopen for Election Day from 7 a.m. […]
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Fulfilling a big vision for New Mexico demands experience and courage
By Heather Balas, Candidate, NM Senate District 9 | New Mexico needs an educational system that inspires students to succeed. One that prepares them for careers we can’t even imagine. We need enough healthcare providers to meet the needs of our diverse families, including the growing number who need mental health services. We need a […]
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As early voting expands, more than 27,000 New Mexicans cast their votes in primaries
By Danielle Prokop / Source NM May is basically early voting month in the lead-up to the 2024 primary Election Day on Tuesday, June 4. More sites statewide are open for voters to cast ballots early in the New Mexico primary elections, and will continue to be open until Saturday, June 1. Polls will reopen […]
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Controversial former sheriff, undersheriff set sights on Roundhouse
Two of Bernalillo County’s former top cops are seeking seats at the Roundhouse in November, despite being named in a federal indictment as key players in a gunrunning scheme that allowed gun store owners to buy illegal weapons. Manny Gonzales, a former Democrat and former Bernalillo County Sheriff, is running in the primaries for a […]
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The Hot Ticket Seat
In Senate District 9, four candidates are looking to replace the current-sitting Democratic state Senator Brenda McKenna. Democrats Heather Balas and Cindy Nava filed to run, as did Republicans Frida “Susana” Vasquez and Audrey Trujillo. District 9 encompasses two counties and part of the Sandia Pueblo. The district spans Albuquerque’s westside, Corrales, Placitas, Bernalillo, Algodones, […]
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Your 2024 Primary Election Guide
Early voting for the 2024 primary election is already open. We want to make sure you’re fully informed before you go fill out those ballot bubbles, so here’s a list of candidates running for office in Sandoval County. Primary Election Day is Tuesday, June 4. State Senate DISTRICT 9 Heather Balas (D) heatherfornewmexico.org DISTRICT 9 […]
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How to Vote
The content on this page is provided courtesy of the New Mexico secretary of state. Do I need to present identification when I vote? You do not have to present identification to vote in a statewide election. When registering for the first time in New Mexico, you must submit a copy of (1) a current […]