Is voting a privilege, right or responsibility? Rep. Randall Pettigrew Privilege (n): An immunity or benefit enjoyed only by a person beyond the “advantaged” of most. Right (n): That which is due to anyone by just claim, legal guarantees, or moral principles. Responsibility (n): Being answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management. At first glance, it’s …

In less than two weeks, absentee and early voting for the 2022 Primary Election begins in New Mexico. Election day is June 7. On May 10, voters registered as Republican, Democrat, or Libertarian — all recognized as major political parties in the state — may cast their ballots at the Lea County Courthouse in Lovington. Ballots will list candidates for …

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans advanced bills Sunday that would make voting less appealing to fraud in a state that already has some of the nation’s toughest restrictions after dozens spoke against the proposals — with some waiting to speak for almost 24 hours. Republicans made clear they intended to advance a new election bill — which would prohibit 24-hour polling …

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans advanced bills Sunday that would make voting less appealing to fraud in a state that already has some of the nation’s toughest restrictions after dozens spoke against the proposals — with some waiting to speak for almost 24 hours. Republicans made clear they intended to advance a new election bill — which would prohibit 24-hour polling …

(AP) — Candidates for governor of New Mexico are making last-minute appeals for support at polling places and restaurants in Albuquerque. Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Congresswoman Michelle Lujan Grisham stopped at a coffee house in the Barelas neighborhood Tuesday to eat and shake hands. Campaign spokesman James Hallinan says Lujan Grisham voted in the afternoon along with family members at …