Quick Summary: Lawsuit Over Independent Candidate Rules Gains Momentum in New Mexico
New Mexico’s 2026 candidate guide reveals a signature gap: 2,505 needed for party candidates vs. over 14,000 for independents. The Secretary of State’s office is reviewing a lawsuit challenging the state’s independent candidate rules. Ken Miyagishima, a former mayor, is suing over what he calls an ‘unjust burden’ on independents. June 25, 2026, is the critical …
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