| As we approach the Supreme Court’s ruling on RPNM’s redistricting map lawsuit, the Albuquerque Journal reinforces Republicans’ stance. |
| On Thursday, the Albuquerque Journal released an editorial calling out the “buddymandering” and “gerrymandering” of New Mexico’s congressional maps. The Albuquerque Journal reiterates the Republican Party of New Mexico’s position stating in their editorial that the legislature “passed one of the most gerrymandered congressional maps in the nation — one that divides communities of interest and governmental subdivisions like Albuquerque, Hobbs and Roswell, neutralizes the political influence of conservative Southeast New Mexico where Chaves County was carved into three congressional districts, and dismisses the rising number of independents.” The editorial continues, “Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham failed to provide a counterbalance to the shenanigans of legislative leaders and signed the redistricting bill that she should have vetoed.” RPNM Chairman Steve Pearce issued the following statement: “We are encouraged to see the Albuquerque Journal shedding light on the unfair and illegal gerrymandering of our congressional maps. RPNM will not let progressives silence the voices of rural New Mexicans to rig elections in their favor. These maps must be corrected, which is why we have presented our case before the New Mexico Supreme Court. Republicans are fighting to ensure fair representation for all New Mexicans, but progressives are fighting for one party-rule and, in their own words, “anti-democratic” policies. We hope to hear a favorable ruling from the New Mexico Supreme Court soon.” The New Mexico Supreme Court heard RPNM’s redistricting map lawsuit, Grisham v. Van Soelen, on January 9th, 2023. There is currently no date set for a verdict. |
