[LWVNM Action] Election Opportunities

[Meredith Machen]

There is usually armed security at the polls these days.

Meredith Ross Machen
505-577-6337
Meredith.machen at gmail.com



On Mon, Sep 9, 2024 at 10:31 PM Barbara Calef via Action <
action at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:

> I think if they are having problems, the clerks will alert the police.
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> Barbara
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> On Mon, Sep 9, 2024 at 9:24 PM karen wentworth via Action <
> action at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:
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>> Should we talk with our county clerks and ask them to alert us if they
>> are having problems with partisan poll watchers or citizens during early
>> voting and election day voting? We can supply volunteers with official LWV
>> Observer buttons they can wear.
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>> Karen Wentworth
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>> *From:* Action <action-bounces at mailman.swcp.com> *On Behalf Of *Richard
>> Mason via Action
>> *Sent:* Saturday, September 7, 2024 10:19 AM
>> *To:* LWVNM Action <action at mailman.swcp.com>
>> *Cc:* Richard Mason <polirich at aol.com>
>> *Subject:* [LWVNM Action] Election Opportunities
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>> The LWVNM has registered as an Election Related Organization with the SOS.
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>> That gives us the opportunity to appoint nonpartisan "Watchers". That
>> allows you to be inside the voting locations to observe the voting process.
>> This is different from a "Challenger" who can challenge the process.
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>> Election Challengers, Watchers & Observers Information | Maggie Toulouse
>> Oliver - New Mexico Secretary of State (nm.gov)
>> <https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/election-challengers-watchers-observers-information/>
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>> Email us at act at lwvnm.org if you are interested
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>> Of course, the first priority is to be sure we have enough "poll
>> workers". who are paid by the county to work at the polls. If you are
>> interested contact your county clerk.
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>> Misinformation - The SOS has appointed a point person to deal with
>> misinformation about the election.
>> The LWVNM has agreed to pass on any reports we get from members. Not set
>> up to do that right now. Probably, just before early voting starts.
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>> Dick Mason
>> Voting & Elections Director
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