NM ethics watchdog looks into dark money group that propped up state House Democratic candidates

The New Mexico State Ethics Commission voted Monday to seek more information, through a lawsuit if necessary, from New Chapter New Mexico.

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: June 16, 2026

Words: 545

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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The New Mexico State Ethics Commission voted Monday to seek more information, through a lawsuit if necessary, from New Chapter New Mexico, a political action committee that spent more than $400,000 during the June 2 Democratic primary election to help elect an array of candidates and did not disclose its donors.

The commission, which is empowered under state law to enforce the state Campaign Reporting Act, unanimously voted during its meeting to …

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