Why RCV Works
Cities like Santa Fe and Las Cruces have already put ranked-choice voting to work, creating fairer and more competitive elections.
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2008
Santa Fe voters approve RCV.
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2018
Santa Fe uses RCV for the first time—voter satisfaction is high.
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2018
Las Cruces adopts RCV, improving voter choice and turnout.
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2020
Albuquerque explores RCV for local elections.
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Today
Common Cause New Mexico and partners are expanding the movement statewide.
Case Studies:
- Santa Fe: Voters say RCV was easy and fair. The first mayoral election under RCV featured a competitive, positive campaign that produced a strong winner with broad support.
- Las Cruces: RCV encouraged more candidates to run and gave voters more options. Participation increased, and diverse community voices were represented.
Coalition Partners:
RCV in New Mexico is powered by a coalition of democracy advocates, civic groups, and community leaders.
- ACLU NM
- Common Cause New Mexico
- Conservation Voters New Mexico
- El Centro de Igualdad y Derecho
- Equality New Mexico
- NM Asian Family Center
- NM Black Leadership Council
- NM CAFe
- NM Voters First
- OLÉ
- Planned Parenthood Votes New Mexico
- ProgressNow New Mexico
National Success:
RCV is gaining traction across the country. From Alaska to Maine, cities and states are proving that RCV strengthens democracy. LEARN MORE HERE.