ACTION ALERT: Still Much to Do to Support Clean Election Code

From Common Cause NM:
Last week, we sent a CauseNet to our supporters across the country about the Open and Ethical Elections Code push in Albuquerque, and we certainly got a response.  Individuals from all parts of the country -- from Maryland to Hawaii, from Connecticut to California -- wished us luck in this campaign.¹  But it has been New Mexico residents who have been the most adamant in their desire for Clean Elections in the Duke City.  Albuquerque residents, as well as supporters from Santa Fe, Taos, Las Cruces, and other places around the state, have shown their support.  We are currently knocking on doors, educating voters about this measure, and urging their support in the October 4 election.

It's not too late to help.  Sign up at and be a part of this exciting movement.  Whether you are knocking on doors or calling potential supporters, you will get a real sense of support for Clean Elections.²  Our volunteers have been commenting on the positive reactions they are hearing, and about how rewarding it feels to interact with voters in an effort to level the political playing field.

Even if you can't be on the ground in Albuquerque, you can still help in other ways.  Tell your friends in the area about our effort.  Donate to help fund our activities here.  We have less than two weeks until victory, but we will need your help.

Join Us In Albuquerque for Clean Elections
There is definitely a movement afoot.  Our coalition partnerships continue to grow as groups such as the League of Women Voters, Albuquerque Interfaith, Southwest Organizing Project, and others push for Clean Elections.  Common Cause is doing a full-court press as well.  Staff from Washington, DC, and our Colorado office have already been to Albuquerque, and in the coming week, more staff from California, Colorado, DC, and Oregon will join us.  Common Cause President Chellie Pingree was recently in New Mexico to promote the Open and Ethical Elections Code at the home of State Senator Dede Feldman.³  And it's not too late to join the cause.

Of course, the most important thing for Albuquerque residents to do is vote "Yes" on the Open and Ethical Elections Code on October 4.  The measure has been endorsed by the Alibi,⁴ The Albuquerque Tribune,⁵ mayoral candidates, City Councilors, and we have received favorable attention in publications like Crosswinds Weekly.⁶  But as we move into the final days of this campaign, it is your support, that of all New Mexico residents, that will make the difference.

Thank you for all you do for Clean Elections in New Mexico.
Sincerely,
Matt Brix
Director, Common Cause New Mexico

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1: https://www.commonblog.com/story/2005/9/21/14346/0252

2: https://www.commoncause.org/site/lookup.asp?c=dkLNK1MQIwG&b=992501

3: https://www.commonblog.com/story/2005/9/13/113515/294

4: https://www.alibi.com/editorial/section_display.php?di=2005-09-15&scn=feature#12724

5: https://www1.abqtrib.com/albq/op_editorials/article/0,2565,ALBQ_19867_3854468,00.html

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