Why Election Observers Will Be Watching New Mexico Voters

New Mexico News Insiders

The authenticity and trust in local elections has become a growing topic of discourse, and in some cases, led to disagreements in the United States. In an effort to ensure voters can trust the process, New Mexicans will see nonpartisan ‘Election Monitors’ at polling locations across the state on November 5th. Observe New Mexico Elections Co-Lead, Carmen López, and Associate Director of Democracy, & Peace Programs at the Carter Center, Sarah Cooper, join Chris and Gabby this week to discuss election integrity, and the nonpartisan observation effort to increase transparency across the state’s 33 counties.

How can regular citizens get involved? Click here to learn more about becoming an election observer or county coordinator.

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