New Mexico has a long history of having its redistricting maps litigated and decided by the courts following failed processes at the legislative level. The presence of an independent redistricting commission (CRC) for this cycle has increased anticipation that the upcoming legislative session may produce a better process and outcomes. With the legislative session on redistricting approaching, we revisit the 2020 New Mexico Redistricting Survey, which was aimed at providing policymakers, advocates, and the wider public with valuable information about how the electorate in New Mexico views the redistricting process.

Some of the major findings from the survey included: SEE ATTACHED

Dick Mason