{"id":13,"date":"2021-08-10T21:11:10","date_gmt":"2021-08-10T21:11:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rcvnm.com\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2021-10-19T16:02:09","modified_gmt":"2021-10-19T22:02:09","slug":"welcome","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rcvnm.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center lead my-2 wp-block-heading\">Ranked Choice Voting New<strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong>Mexico<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Ranked choice voting guarantees that New Mexicans are represented by office holders elected by a true majority of voters.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>(When you love <span style=\"color:red\">RED<\/span>, but will still be happy with <span style=\"color:green\">GREEN<\/span>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" 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mark no more than 1 oval in each column<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ballot-block alignfull\" id=\"practiceBallot\"><div class=\"ballot-table-responsive table-responsive\"><table id=\"ballotTable\" class=\"practice-ballot live table mb-0\"><thead><tr class=\"notranslate\"><th scope=\"col\" class=\"names\"><small>Candidate Name.<\/small><\/td><th scope=\"col\" class=\"rank\">1st<br><\/td><th scope=\"col\" class=\"rank\">2nd<br><\/td><th scope=\"col\" class=\"rank\">3rd<br><\/td><th scope=\"col\" class=\"rank\">4th<br><\/td><th scope=\"col\" class=\"rank\">5th<br><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr class=\"notranslate\" title=\"Breakfast Burrito\" candidate=\"60\"><td class=\"names\"><div class=\"name-cont\"><span class=\"image\" style=\"color:#9cbd58\"><img src=\"https:\/\/rcvnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Burrito-1.svg\" class=\"candidate-icon me-2\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"50px\" height=\"50px\" \/><\/span><span class=\"name my-auto\" style=\"color:#9cbd58\">Breakfast Burrito<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"option text-nowrap\" vote=\"false\" rank=\"1\" candidate=\"60\"><span class=\"option-cont\"><\/span><\/td><td class=\"option text-nowrap\" vote=\"false\" rank=\"2\" candidate=\"60\"><span class=\"option-cont\"><\/span><\/td><td class=\"option text-nowrap\" vote=\"false\" rank=\"3\" candidate=\"60\"><span class=\"option-cont\"><\/span><\/td><td class=\"option text-nowrap\" vote=\"false\" rank=\"4\" candidate=\"60\"><span class=\"option-cont\"><\/span><\/td><td class=\"option text-nowrap\" vote=\"false\" rank=\"5\" candidate=\"60\"><span class=\"option-cont\"><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"notranslate\" title=\"Green Chile Cheeseburger\" candidate=\"59\"><td class=\"names\"><div class=\"name-cont\"><span class=\"image\" style=\"color:#e24949\"><img src=\"https:\/\/rcvnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Burger-1.svg\" class=\"candidate-icon me-2\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"50px\" height=\"50px\" \/><\/span><span class=\"name my-auto\" style=\"color:#e24949\">Green Chile Cheeseburger<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"option text-nowrap\" vote=\"false\" rank=\"1\" candidate=\"59\"><span class=\"option-cont\"><\/span><\/td><td class=\"option text-nowrap\" vote=\"false\" rank=\"2\" candidate=\"59\"><span class=\"option-cont\"><\/span><\/td><td class=\"option text-nowrap\" vote=\"false\" rank=\"3\" candidate=\"59\"><span class=\"option-cont\"><\/span><\/td><td class=\"option text-nowrap\" vote=\"false\" rank=\"4\" candidate=\"59\"><span class=\"option-cont\"><\/span><\/td><td class=\"option text-nowrap\" vote=\"false\" rank=\"5\" candidate=\"59\"><span class=\"option-cont\"><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"notranslate\" title=\"Frito Pie\" candidate=\"58\"><td class=\"names\"><div class=\"name-cont\"><span class=\"image\" style=\"color:#27709b\"><img src=\"https:\/\/rcvnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Frito-Pie-1.svg\" class=\"candidate-icon me-2\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"50px\" height=\"50px\" \/><\/span><span class=\"name my-auto\" style=\"color:#27709b\">Frito Pie<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"option text-nowrap\" vote=\"false\" rank=\"1\" candidate=\"58\"><span class=\"option-cont\"><\/span><\/td><td class=\"option text-nowrap\" vote=\"false\" rank=\"2\" candidate=\"58\"><span class=\"option-cont\"><\/span><\/td><td class=\"option text-nowrap\" vote=\"false\" rank=\"3\" candidate=\"58\"><span class=\"option-cont\"><\/span><\/td><td class=\"option text-nowrap\" vote=\"false\" rank=\"4\" candidate=\"58\"><span class=\"option-cont\"><\/span><\/td><td class=\"option text-nowrap\" vote=\"false\" rank=\"5\" candidate=\"58\"><span class=\"option-cont\"><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"notranslate\" title=\"Taco\" candidate=\"57\"><td class=\"names\"><div class=\"name-cont\"><span class=\"image\" style=\"color:#32a3e2\"><img src=\"https:\/\/rcvnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Navajo-Taco-1.svg\" class=\"candidate-icon me-2\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"50px\" height=\"50px\" \/><\/span><span class=\"name my-auto\" style=\"color:#32a3e2\">Taco<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"option text-nowrap\" vote=\"false\" rank=\"1\" candidate=\"57\"><span class=\"option-cont\"><\/span><\/td><td class=\"option text-nowrap\" vote=\"false\" rank=\"2\" candidate=\"57\"><span class=\"option-cont\"><\/span><\/td><td class=\"option text-nowrap\" vote=\"false\" rank=\"3\" candidate=\"57\"><span class=\"option-cont\"><\/span><\/td><td class=\"option text-nowrap\" vote=\"false\" rank=\"4\" candidate=\"57\"><span class=\"option-cont\"><\/span><\/td><td class=\"option text-nowrap\" vote=\"false\" rank=\"5\" candidate=\"57\"><span class=\"option-cont\"><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"notranslate\" title=\"Red Chile Enchilada\" candidate=\"56\"><td class=\"names\"><div class=\"name-cont\"><span class=\"image\" style=\"color:#a21917\"><img src=\"https:\/\/rcvnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Enchiladas-1.svg\" class=\"candidate-icon me-2\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"50px\" height=\"50px\" \/><\/span><span class=\"name my-auto\" style=\"color:#a21917\">Red Chile Enchilada<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"option text-nowrap\" vote=\"false\" rank=\"1\" candidate=\"56\"><span class=\"option-cont\"><\/span><\/td><td class=\"option text-nowrap\" vote=\"false\" rank=\"2\" candidate=\"56\"><span class=\"option-cont\"><\/span><\/td><td class=\"option text-nowrap\" vote=\"false\" rank=\"3\" candidate=\"56\"><span class=\"option-cont\"><\/span><\/td><td class=\"option text-nowrap\" vote=\"false\" rank=\"4\" candidate=\"56\"><span class=\"option-cont\"><\/span><\/td><td class=\"option text-nowrap\" vote=\"false\" rank=\"5\" candidate=\"56\"><span class=\"option-cont\"><\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><div class=\"d-block d-md-none scroll-notice\">Swipe to Vote <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-12 p-0 text-center\"><div id=\"ballotFeedback\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-12 col-md-10 offset-0 offset-md-1 p-0 mt-1 mb-3 text-center mt-2\"><button class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary btn mx-auto mb-1\" id=\"testBallot\">Test This Ballot<\/button><\/br><button class=\"btn btn-sm btn-light btn mx-auto \" id=\"ballotReset\">Reset Ballot<\/button><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"rcvnm-candidate-list alignfull\" id= \"rcvnm-candidate-list-block_6112f7d8097a7\"><div class=\"candidate-slider\"><div class=\"candidate-image\"><div class=\"candidate-video\"><video controls width=\"100%\" controls=false loop=\"true\" muted=\"true\" preload=\"none\" poster=\"https:\/\/rcvnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/burrito-350x350.jpeg\"><source src=\"https:\/\/rcvnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/burrito_1-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"><source src=\"https:\/\/rcvnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/burrito_1.webm\" type=\"video\/webm\">Sorry, your browser doesn&#8217;t support embedded videos.<\/video><\/div><div class=\"candidate-slogan text-center\"><span style=\"color:#9cbd58\">Keeping a coalition of flavors together.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"candidate-image\"><div class=\"candidate-video\"><video controls width=\"100%\" controls=false loop=\"true\" muted=\"true\" preload=\"none\" poster=\"https:\/\/rcvnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/cheesburger-350x350.jpeg\"><source src=\"https:\/\/rcvnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/cheeseburger_1-1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"><source src=\"https:\/\/rcvnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/cheeseburger_1.webm\" type=\"video\/webm\">Sorry, your browser doesn&#8217;t support embedded videos.<\/video><\/div><div class=\"candidate-slogan text-center\"><span style=\"color:#e24949\">All American but perfectly New Mexican<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"candidate-image\"><div class=\"candidate-video\"><video controls width=\"100%\" controls=false loop=\"true\" muted=\"true\" preload=\"none\" poster=\"https:\/\/rcvnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/frito-pie-350x350.jpeg\"><source src=\"https:\/\/rcvnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/frito-pie_1-1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"><source src=\"https:\/\/rcvnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/frito-pie_1.webm\" type=\"video\/webm\">Sorry, your browser doesn&#8217;t support embedded videos.<\/video><\/div><div class=\"candidate-slogan text-center\"><span style=\"color:#27709b\">Transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"candidate-image\"><div class=\"candidate-video\"><video controls width=\"100%\" controls=false loop=\"true\" muted=\"true\" preload=\"none\" poster=\"https:\/\/rcvnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/taco-poster.jpg\"><source src=\"https:\/\/rcvnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Taco-1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"><source src=\"https:\/\/rcvnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Taco.webm\" type=\"video\/webm\">Sorry, your browser doesn&#8217;t support embedded videos.<\/video><\/div><div class=\"candidate-slogan text-center\"><span style=\"color:#32a3e2\">Ancient wisdom from the ORIGINAL taco<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"candidate-image\"><div class=\"candidate-video\"><video controls width=\"100%\" controls=false loop=\"true\" muted=\"true\" preload=\"none\" poster=\"https:\/\/rcvnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/red-chile-enchilada-350x350.jpeg\"><source src=\"https:\/\/rcvnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/red-chile-enchilada_1-1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"><source src=\"https:\/\/rcvnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/red-chile-enchilada_1.webm\" type=\"video\/webm\">Sorry, your browser doesn&#8217;t support embedded videos.<\/video><\/div><div class=\"candidate-slogan text-center\"><span style=\"color:#a21917\">We stack up against the best!<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"slide-nav\"><div class=\"interaction prev-arrow\"><i class=\"fal fa-angle-left\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"interaction rcvnm-slide-dots\"><\/div><div class=\"interaction next-arrow\"><i class=\"fal fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-block w-100\" style=\"background-color:;\"><div class=\"container container-block alignfull\" id=\"container-block-block_61144f2e83126\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 py-2 offset-0 offset-md-1 col-md-10\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Testimonials<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"rcvnm-testimonial-slider alignfull\" id= \"rcvnm-testimonial-slider-block_61144f4983128\"><div class=\"testimonials-slider\"><div class=\"testimonial testi-card\"><div class=\"content\"><blockquote>We all vote like 13-year-olds. Everything is about who we hate, not who we like. That is a direct result of winner-take-all. (&#8230;) In ranked choice voting, candidates have to reach out to all voters, so negative partisanship goes away. <cite>Hasan Minhaj, Comedian<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/div><\/div><div class=\"testimonial testi-card\"><div class=\"content\"><blockquote>&#8220;I support ranked choice voting because I believe it will stimulate voter participation at the polls. I fundamentally believe that our democracy and our government is at its best when we have the most citizens participating&#8221;<cite>Maggie Toulouse Oliver, New Mexico Secretary of State (D) <\/cite><\/blockquote><\/div><\/div><div class=\"testimonial testi-card\"><div class=\"content\"><blockquote>&#8220;I think that the time has come that we need to look at having ranked choice voting for all government funded primary elections.&#8221;<cite>Mike Winder, Utah State Representative  (R) <\/cite><\/blockquote><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"slide-nav\"><div class=\"interaction prev-arrow\"><i class=\"fal fa-angle-left\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"interaction rcvnm-slide-dots\"><\/div><div class=\"interaction next-arrow\"><i class=\"fal fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\"><div class=\"mind-button alignfull text-end\" id=\" mind-button-block_61144f5b8312a\"><div class=\"buttons d-flex flex-wrap flex-row justify-content-end\" role=\"group\"><a\n                    href=\"https:\/\/rcvnm.com\/ranked-choice-voting-testimonials\/\"\n                    title=\"Read More Testimonials\"\n                    class=\"m-1 btn btn-info btn-lg\"\n                    target=\"\">Read More Testimonials<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"rcvnm-faq-accordion alignfull\" id=\"accordionrcvnm-faq-accordion-block_611582dd88992\"><div class=\"accordion-item mb-3\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading- 0-rcvnm-faq-accordion-block_611582dd88992\"  itemprop=\"name\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse0-rcvnm-faq-accordion-block_611582dd88992\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse0-rcvnm-faq-accordion-block_611582dd88992\">What is ranked choice voting?<\/button><\/div><div id=\"collapse0-rcvnm-faq-accordion-block_611582dd88992\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading0-rcvnm-faq-accordion-block_611582dd88992\" data-parent=\"#accordionrcvnm-faq-accordion-block_611582dd88992\"><div class=\"accordion-body\" itemprop=\"suggestedAnswer acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><p class=\"p1\">Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) is a simple electoral reform that ensures fair and efficient elections. In a traditional election, the candidate with the most voter win, even if they do not receive the majority of the votes.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">This means voters often feel disengaged and are left to choose between the \u201clesser of two evils,\u201d or vote for the candidate they feel has the best chance of winning, rather than supporting their favorite candidates.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">RCV promotes positive, inclusive and fair elections, which encourages a diversity of candidates and saves money by eliminating the need for run-off elections.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">On Election Night, first choice votes are counted to determine who voters like the best. If a candidate receives a majority of votes, they win. If no candidate receives a majority, the candidate with the fewest first-choice rankings is eliminated. If your favorite candidate is eliminated, your vote is instantly counted for your next choice. This repeats until one candidate reaches a majority and wins.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item mb-3\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading- 1-rcvnm-faq-accordion-block_611582dd88992\"  itemprop=\"name\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse1-rcvnm-faq-accordion-block_611582dd88992\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse1-rcvnm-faq-accordion-block_611582dd88992\">What are the benefits of RCV?<\/button><\/div><div id=\"collapse1-rcvnm-faq-accordion-block_611582dd88992\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading1-rcvnm-faq-accordion-block_611582dd88992\" data-parent=\"#accordionrcvnm-faq-accordion-block_611582dd88992\"><div class=\"accordion-body\" itemprop=\"suggestedAnswer acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><p class=\"p1\"><b>RCV Eliminates \u201cVote-Splitting\u201d<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">In RCV elections, you always get to vote for your favorite candidate, even if they don\u2019t have a good chance of winning. If your favorite candidate gets eliminated, then your vote immediately counts for your next choice. You can truly vote your conscience without worrying about wasting your vote. Ranking your 2nd, 3rd, and 4th choices will never hurt your favorite candidate. It simply amplifies your voice in the process.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>RCV Increases Voter Turnout<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Cities that have RCV elections, now including Santa Fe and Las Cruces, have seen a steady increase in voter turnout. Turn out improves with meaningful votes. Both Santa Fe and Las Cruces had significantly higher voter turnout than several previous elections.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>RCV Fosters Civil Elections<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">In RCV elections, candidates often need 2nd and 3rd choice votes to win a majority of the vote. As such, they will ask for your first-choice vote, but if another candidate is your favorite, they will also ask for your second and third choices. Candidates are not likely to get your second or third choice vote if they have been engaging in negative \u201cmudslinging\u201d personal attacks against your favorite candidate.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>RCV Eliminates Separate Run-Off Elections<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">With RCV, you don\u2019t need to show up to vote twice in the event of a runoff. Instead, you get an immediate majority winner in a single, higher-turnout election. This saves money by preventing the need to run a second elec<span class=\"s1\">tion.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item mb-3\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading- 2-rcvnm-faq-accordion-block_611582dd88992\"  itemprop=\"name\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse2-rcvnm-faq-accordion-block_611582dd88992\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse2-rcvnm-faq-accordion-block_611582dd88992\">How does RCV Work?<\/button><\/div><div id=\"collapse2-rcvnm-faq-accordion-block_611582dd88992\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading2-rcvnm-faq-accordion-block_611582dd88992\" data-parent=\"#accordionrcvnm-faq-accordion-block_611582dd88992\"><div class=\"accordion-body\" itemprop=\"suggestedAnswer acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><p class=\"p1\">Ranked-choice voting is an electoral system that allows people to vote for multiple candidates, in order of preference. Instead of just choosing who you want to win, you fill out the ballot saying who is your first choice, second choice, or third choice (or more as needed) for each position.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The candidate with the majority (more than 50%) of first-choice votes wins outright. If no candidate gets a majority of first-choice votes, then it triggers a new counting process. The candidate who did the worst is eliminated, and that candidate\u2019s voters\u2019 ballots are redistributed to their second-choice pick. In other words, if you ranked a losing candidate as your first choice, and the candidate is eliminated, then your vote still counts: it just moves to your second-choice candidate. 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