Election 2012

Republican Poll Challenger detained for voting twice

Elaine Baumgartel — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 13:33:58 +0000

A Republican poll challenger was arrested Election Day when he tried to vote a second time.

Sandoval County Clerk denies responsibility for long lines at the polls in Rio Rancho

KOAT-TV — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 13:32:05 +0000

The Sandoval County Clerk says nothing could have been done to eliminate the long lines for some voters in Rio Rancho on Election Day.

KOAT-TV reports Sally Padilla defended her office's performance Thursday saying they hadn't been given enough equipment to handle the growing city's electorate. Hundreds of voters waited for hours, some for over 4 hours, to vote on Tuesday night.

What do state legislative election results mean for New Mexico?

Elaine Baumgartel — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 20:12:25 +0000

KUNM Call In Show Thu. 11/8 8a: There are lots of changes ahead in the state legislature after the election this week!

What does this mean for Republican Governor Susanna Martinez's agenda? And what about local impacts across the state?

You can email callinshow@kunm.org or post your comments online here. We'll take your comments and questions live during the show.

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Live Election Coverage Starts at 6p Tonight on KUNM

Elaine Baumgartel — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:33:58 +0000

Starting tonight at 6p, we'll bring you live election coverage from NPR with updates, results, and analysis of the Presidential race and Senate and House races across the country. KUNM's Elaine Baumgartel will join with New Mexico In Depth's Trip Jennings for updates on state and local races and what's happening with the national races locally.

During the day today, we'll have periodic updates during our regular programming. Please let us know about your experience at the polls today!

No Photo ID Required at Polls in New Mexico

Elaine Baumgartel — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 01:20:19 +0000

Secretary of State Dianna Duran is reminding voters about what they need to do at the polls this Election Day. Duran says, in New Mexico a photo ID is required in only one rare circumstance- when that voter is a first time voter in New Mexico AND the voter registered by mail without showing a photo ID.

Native American voters in New Mexico and what to expect at the polls

Elaine Baumgartel — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 12:27:50 +0000

KUNM Call In Show Thu. 11/1 8a: What can you expect at the polls this Election Day? And how are Native American communities working to get out the vote? We'd like to hear from you! Email callinshow@kunm.org, post your comments online, or call in live during the show!

Guests:

Lonna Atekson, Director of the Center for the Study of Voting, Elections, and Democracy at UNM
Laurie Weahkee, Native American Voter Alliance

NM Secretary of State defends removal of voter guides

Elaine Baumgartel — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 12:21:42 +0000

New Mexico Secretary of State Dianna Duran ordered all voter guides produced by the League of Women Voters removed from polling places in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Los Alamos, and Las Cruces this week.

No More Straight-Party Ticket : Listen to A Chat with the Editor of the Santa Fe Reporter

Rita Daniels — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:53:52 +0000

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Hispanic, Latino Voters in New Mexico

Elaine Baumgartel — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:41:52 +0000

National tribal group focuses on voter ID laws

The Associated Press — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:26:48 +0000

A national tribal advocacy group has identified nearly a dozen states where it says new voter identification laws could negatively affect voter participation in Native American communities.

The National Congress of American Indians released a report Monday that highlights the states, including those where photo identification will be required at the polls on Election Day.

NM Voter Registration Up 5% from 2008

The Associated Press — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 21:59:45 +0000

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New voter registration figures show the number of New Mexicans eligible to vote has increased about 5 percent since the last presidential election and independent voters grew the fastest.

The secretary of state's office reported Monday that nearly 1.3 million people are registered to vote in the Nov. 6 general election.

Updates on Campaigns and Candidates

Elaine Baumgartel — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:54:25 +0000

KUNM Call In Show Thu. 10/18 8a: There's less than two weeks left until election day. Today we'll be discussing recent updates on local candidates and campaigns. E-mail your questions to callinshow@kunm.org or post a comment in our comment section below.

Guests:

Russel Contreras, Associated Press

Steve Terrell, Santa Fe New Mexican

Poll: NM Hispanics Motivated First by Economy, Second by Immigration

Sarah Gustavus — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 18:10:40 +0000

A new poll of Latinos in New Mexico shows that potential voters are concerned about the economy and immigration policy this year.

Latino Decisions, a national organization, conducted the poll of 400 registered Latino voters in New Mexico.

Voters were also asked whether they support the New Mexico policy of grating driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants. Republican Governor Susana Martinez has pushed to repeal it since taking office two years ago. She says it’s a public safety issue.

Latino USA's Maria Hinajosa to Discuss New PBS News Show

Elaine Baumgartel — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 13:25:17 +0000

Journalist Maria Hinajosa is host of NPR's Latino USA. She's also the first Latina to anchor and produce PBS news content. Need to Know- America By the Numbers: Clarkston Georgia looks at the growing ethnic and racial diversity in a town that was once overwhelmingly white. Hinajosa says she's looking forward to hearing what viewers think about the content of the program, which explores the new American electorate. She says the families featured in the program display a complexity of political perspectives that challenges stereotypes.

Poll Challengers, Poll Watchers, How to Vote, Where to Vote, When to Vote, Your Questions Answered!

Elaine Baumgartel — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:22:09 +0000

KUNM Call In Show Thu. 10/11 8a: Do you need a photo ID to vote in the general election this year? When do early voting centers open in your community? Will there be long lines at the polls on Election Day? We'll take your questions and calls. Email callinshow@kunm.org, post your comments online, or call in live during the show.

Guests:

Judith Binder, League of Women Voters

Daniel Ivey-Soto, state association of County Clerks

Phil Sisneros, Director of Communications with NM Attorney General's office

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Tiny presence, unknown impact for 3rd parties

Associated Press — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:38:52 +0000

Third-party candidates Gary Johnson and Virgil Goode are blips in the presidential race, but even that might make them a big deal.

Former NM gov Johnson not in presidential debates

Associated Press — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:39:35 +0000

Former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson says there's no hope a judge will allow him to participate in Wednesday night's presidential debate.

Johnson is running as the Libertarian Party candidate for president. He sued the Commission on Presidential Debates last month in federal court to try to force them to admit him to the debates.

Voices Behind the Vote: A KUNM News Election Series

Elaine Baumgartel — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:46:00 +0000

Elections are about people and choices. They’re about the relationship between a government and its policies and the ordinary citizens who vote that government in - or out.

Absentee voting starts October 9th

The Associated Press — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 22:05:42 +0000

New Mexicans can soon start to vote in the general election.

Absentee voting begins Oct. 9, and people can go to their county clerk's office to cast a ballot in person. Voter registration also ends then, making it possible for New Mexicans to register and vote on that same day.

Early voting starts Oct. 20 at alternate polling locations established by the clerks and continues through Nov. 3.

Election Day is Nov. 6 and that's also the deadline for returning absentee ballots.

Poll: Many voters back Medicaid expansion

The Albuquerque Journal — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:45:17 +0000

A new statewide poll commissioned by The Albuquerque Journal shows more than half of the state's voters back expanding the state's Medicaid rolls to cover 170,000 low-income residents.

The Journal poll found that 53 percent of likely voters surveyed back boosting eligibility to allow low-income children, seniors, pregnant women and the disabled sign up for the federal-state health insurance program.

Just How Messed Up Are New Mexico Voter Rolls?

Elaine Baumgartel — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 21:34:19 +0000

KUNM Call In Show 8/16 8a: Secretary of State Dianna Duran is following through on a U.S. Department of Justice letter calling for New Mexico's record of registered voters to be cleaned up for the first time since 2005. But critics are accusing her of voter suppression. Why the voter roll "purge" now? And what does it mean for New Mexico voters? Secretary Duran will join our panel live in the studio for the show.

New Mexico Voter View Website

How Much Does Your Vote Count In New Mexico?

Elaine Baumgartel — Thu, 31 May 2012 01:45:03 +0000

KUNM Call In Show 5/31 8a: Are people voting illegally in New Mexico? Are people being denied their legitimate voting rights?

Guests: UNM Professor Lonna Atkeson; Jared Hamilton, Hispanos Unidos; Representative Cathryn Brown

Voter ID Laws in the U.S.

Fixing the Public Regulation Commission?

Elaine Baumgartel — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:50:47 +0000

Thu. 3/1 8a: Is the Public Regulation Commission in trouble? It regulates telecommunications, utilities, insurance, and a host of other industries and agencies in New Mexico. Will measures passed this legislative session resolve the issues you see at the PRC?

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