Political Maneuvering Ahead of the 2022 Election

1.27.2022 – Lawmakers are firmly focused on completing the obligations of this year’s regular session, but how much does the upcoming midterm election play into their decision making? Our Line Opinion panelists try to identify the motivations of some recent developments in Santa Fe as some lawmakers position themselves for reelection.

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This segment is part of our Your New Mexico Government project, a collaboration between KUNM radio and New Mexico PBS. Support for public media provided by the Thornburg Foundation.

Host/Correspondent: Gene Grant

Line Opinion Panelists/Guest(s):

Dede Feldman, former state senator

Diane Snyder, former state senator

Algernon D’Ammassa, reporter & columnist, Las Cruces Sun-News

For More Information:

State Republican Party Sues Over Redistricting Map – The Paper

Republican Party Challenges New Mexico Political Maps – Associated Press

Governor Steps in as a Teacher for a Day – Albuquerque Journal