The League of Women Voters of Southern New Mexico is a tax-exempt 501(c)3, non-partisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy. The mission of the League is empowering voters and strengthening democracy.
READ THE 2024 VOTER GUIDE!
The 2024 Voter Guide, produced by the League of Women Voters of Southern New Mexico, includes important information regarding the Nov. 5th, 2024 General Election. You can also read answers to the League’s questions from many of the candidates who responded. Click here to read or download the Voter Guide. Then, fill out the Voter Guide Survey below.
CANDIDATE FORUMS WELL ATTENDED
The League of Women Voters of Southern New Mexico (LWVSNM) conducted two public candidate forums for local candidates vying for elected positions in the November 5 General Election. The forums were held Oct. 1 and Oct. 8. at Las Cruces City Hall. Co-sponsoring the events were two other non-profit organizations — the Doña Ana County chapter of the NAACP and the American Association of University Women.
Both forums were well attended by audience members who asked the candidates a number of questions. The candidates who participated were: District Attorney candidates Fernando Macias (D) and Michael Cain (R); State Senate candidates Carrie Hamblen (D) and Samantha Barncastle Salopek (R), district #38; and State Senate candidates Jeff Steinborn (D) and David Tofsted (R), district #36.
Many more candidates have also answered questions posed to them by the League. You can read those responses at Vote411.org. Early voting began Oct. 8.
READ ABOUT THE GENERAL ELECTION’S CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
Voters should be aware there will be four Constitutional Amendments on the Nov. 5 General Election ballot. In order to be familiar with what the amendments address, the state’s Legislative Council Service has prepared a booklet that includes arguments for each Amendment and arguments against each Amendment. Voters can study the pros and cons before casting their ballot. Click here to read about the Amendments and to see the arguments.
CHECK OUT THE STATEWIDE VOTER GUIDE FOR ELECTION, CANDIDATE INFORMATION
Vote411.org is an Internet site that will help voters prepare themselves for the upcoming General Election in New Mexico. It is now active, in time for early voting. This website-based election tool from the League of Women Voters functions as an online voter guide. Election information and answers from Election candidates are key features of this free and easy-to-use website.
The state Voter Services Chair Edwina Jaramillo, who is also on the Board of Directors of the League of Southern New Mexico based in Las Cruces, says “the site is user-friendly for voters, and is easy for candidates to use, offering them more flexibility when they present information to potential supporters.”
Voters should go online at Vote411.org, and then enter their address to find what is on their ballot, information on candidates’ qualifications, and answers to League questions on where they stand on issues.
Any eligible voter can also register to vote or update their voter registration and then vote on the same day at the County Clerk’s office or at any polling location in Doña Ana county on Election Day and at participating Early Voting locations.
JOIN THE LEAGUE TODAY!
If you’ve ever considered joining a group of active citizens who want to strengthen our Democracy, join the League of Women Voters of Southern New Mexico. We are accepting new members, women and men, who want to get involved in activities and civic engagement that will protect our voting rights and so much more. Just click here to fill out a membership form. The yearly dues are only $65; a second member in the same household can also join for $32.50. Enrolled students (16 years and older) can join for free. LWVSNM meets once a month and connects with the community through a variety of activities that focus on voting, elections, education, affordable housing, violence prevention, libraries, and more. For more information, email lwvsnm@gmail.com.