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The Politicization of the New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office

Post author By Patrick M. Brenner
Post date September 10, 2024
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The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) is committed to promoting transparency and accountability in government. This policy brief addresses the ongoing politicization of the Office of the Secretary of State (SOS) in New Mexico under Maggie Toulouse Oliver. Specifically, it critiques her selective disclosure of voter data to favored entities while denying the same data […]

Tags Elections, Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC), Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA), James O. Browning, Maggie Toulouse Oliver, Michelle Lujan Grisham, New Mexico Secretary of State (NMSOS), Open Government, Transparency, Voter, Voter Reference Foundation LLC (VRF), Voting

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New Mexico’s Online Candidate Nominating Petition Signature Portal

Post author By Patrick M. Brenner
Post date March 22, 2024
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In 2023, New Mexico took a pioneering step forward in electoral processes. The recent adoption of the Online Candidate Nominating Petition Signature Portal by the Secretary of State, Maggie Toulouse Oliver, marks a significant milestone in modernizing and securing elections within the state. This innovative approach streamlines the candidate nomination process and broadens the horizon […]