Advocates rally to put NM lawmaker pay on 2026 ballot

Nonprofit good government group Common Cause rallied in support of paying state lawmakers a salary and boosting funds for election security.

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: February 10, 2026

Words: 725

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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Nonprofit good government group Common Cause held a rally Tuesday in the Capitol Rotunda in support of measures advocates say will improve New Mexico’s democracy, including paying state lawmakers a salary and boosting funds for election security.

New Mexico is the only Legislature in the country with unsalaried lawmakers. If approved by voters, House Joint Resolution 5 would amend the state Constitution to allow for lawmaker pay.

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