Bill > HB135

This bill, titled "Election Nominating Petition Changes," aims to make it easier for voters to participate in the nomination process for candidates. Key provisions include allowing voters to sign more than one nominating petition for the same office, provided they don't sign more than the number of candidates to be elected to that office, and reducing the number of signatures required on petitions for independent candidates. Additionally, the bill permits unaffiliated voters, meaning those who have not declared a political party affiliation or have chosen to decline stating one, to sign nominating petitions during a primary election. These changes are intended to broaden access to the ballot and encourage broader voter engagement in the election process.

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=135&year=26