Voting Reform Bills Move Forward in Legislature

2.11.2022 – A package of voting reforms might have a tough time making it through the session before lawmakers head home. The Line Opinion Panel explores what’s inside the pieces that have gotten some traction, and what’s holding back the rest.

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This segment is part of our Your New Mexico Government project, a collaboration between KUNM radio and New Mexico PBS. Support for public media provided by the Thornburg Foundation.

Host: Gene Grant

Line Opinion Panelists:

Andy Lyman, reporter, NM Political Report

Dan Foley, fmr. New Mexico representative

Inez Russell Gomez, editorial page editor, Santa Fe New Mexican

For More Information:

Voter-Access Bill Advances in New Mexico Legislature – Associated Press

Governor Optimistic of Approval for Tax Cuts, Voting Access – Associated Press

New Mexico Senate Seeks New Protections for Election Workers – KRWG

This segment is part of our Your New Mexico Government project, a collaboration between KUNM radio and New Mexico PBS. Support for public media provided by the Thornburg Foundation.