Redistricting Lawsuits Move Forward After NM Supreme Court Decision

7.21.23 – A recent ruling from the New Mexico Supreme Court could set the stage for changes to political redistricting in the state. The justices weighed in on a lawsuit brought by the state Republican Party and others challenging the new congressional districts drawn by the Democrat-controlled state Legislature. But the decision could impact another case too — a lawsuit brought by the Navajo Nation, alleging San Juan County Commissioners packed Native American voters into a single district.  New Mexico in Focus Correspondent Gwyneth Doland caught up with two people familiar with these cases to ask what impact the outcomes could have on future elections. 

Correspondent: Gwyneth Doland 

Guests: 
Hannah Burling, project leader for Fair Districts NM, co-president, League of Women Voters  
Leonard Gorman, executive director, Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission   

For More Information: 

New Mexico Supreme Court says lower court can decide gerrymandering issue – KRQE
Lawsuit alleges San Juan County’s new district map violates Voting Rights Act – Farmington Daily Times