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Thank You Voters! Next: the General Election
Approximately 346,385 voters in New Mexico took the opportunity to vote in the state’s first semi-open primary election on June 2. That’s just under 25% of the 1.4 million eligible voters in the state. You can click here www.electionresults.sos.nm.gov/ to review the state results. You can click on the Secretary of State’s map of the state to review totals from “Doña Ana County”. In Doña Ana County, nearly 29% of eligible voters cast their votes.
Many New Mexicans read the candidates’ answers to the League’s questions about their experiences and viewpoints. Those answers will also be available later in the election season in preparation for the Nov. 3, 2026 General Elections. The answers are part of the League’s state Vote411.org Voters’ Guide.
The League hopes that ALL candidates on the General Election ballot will answer the questions prior to the next election. Until then, you can click on the Voters’ Guide here.
Semi-Open Primary Now Expands Voting Participation
New Mexico approved a new law allowing more voters to participate in the Primary Election on June 2. Semi-Open Primaries are now available for independent and decline-to-state voters. Watch this video by the League of Women Voters of New Mexico. It has all the information needed to understand who can vote and how.
NEW MEXICO SEMI-OPEN PRIMARIESEnglish Video
PRIMARIAS SEMIABIERTAS DE NUEVO MÉXICO
Las primarias semiabiertas significan más voces, más opciones y un Nuevo México más fuerte. ¡Haz click para saber más!
Vote411.org – CHECK IT OUT!
The League of Women Voters of Southern New Mexico encourages voters to use the Vote411.org website prior to voting in the Primary Election. It offers an easy-to-use voter guide that covers all races in New Mexico. It’s simple, easy to use and free. Vote411 is a one-stop location that will show voters who is on their Primary Election ballot, where voting polls are located, and multiple answers to numerous questions posed to the area candidates. It’s different from other online voter guides because of the candidates’ responses about their qualifications plus where they stand on national, local or state issues. Click on Vote411.org now! Election day is Tuesday, June 2, 2026, but early voting is already underway.
New LWVSNM President & Officer Elected
Liz Rodriguez-Johnson
Rose Jacobs
Members of the League of Women Voters of Southern New Mexico have elected a new President for 2025/26. Liz Rodriguez-Johnson was elected during the LWVSNM Annual Business Meeting. She is currently the organization’s 2nd Vice President and will begin her new position on May 1. Also elected was Rose Jacobs. She will serve a two-year term as Director of Voter Services. She is a relatively new member to the nonprofit organization.
Women and men (see student information below) are encouraged to join or renew their memberships now. Yearly membership dues are $75 per person; however, the national League of Women Voters offers a “pay-what-you-can” option, allowing a minimum amount of $20 to become a member. Donations above the $75 membership fee are also welcome. Click here to get more information about signing up online.
For any student who is 16 years of age or older, who is currently enrolled in school, are also welcome to join for only $20 per year. The League will pay for one-half the cost. Students should contact League Treasurer Kathy Brook (kathybrook@comcast.net) to arrange for the financial match.
LWVSNM Participates in No Kings Rally
Several LWVSNM members were spotted on Saturday, March 28 at the No Kings Rally at Albert Johnson Park. Many of the signs were developed as a League activity. Voter Services Coordinator Rebecca Courtney helped and inspired others to draw expressive signs. Hundreds of peaceful protestors showed up for Las Cruces’ third rally. CNN reported that more than 3,100 rallies were expected across the country. Indivisible was the local protest sponsor. The previous Las Cruces rally was in June 2025.
