New Mexico Election 2026: Constitutional Amendments 1-3

New Mexico voters on Nov 3, 2026, will have four constitutional amendments to consider. The first three address the governor's vetoes; school elections; and regent appointments.

By: Joshua Bowling

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: September 17, 2026

Words: 1,137

Last Updated: 23 hours, 33 minutes ago

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Several amendments to the New Mexico Constitution will appear on the Nov. 3 general election ballot which, if approved, would require governors to explain their vetoes, eliminate the requirement to hold school elections on odd-numbered years and pare back the governor’s authority to nominate regents at public universities.

To place a constitutional amendment on the ballot, state lawmakers must first sponsor them as joint resolutions during a legislative session.

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