Correspondent Gwyneth Doland speaks one-on-one with Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver about a set of new voting reforms moving through the legislature. The proposed changes are aimed at expanding access and participation in our elections. The Secretary also touches on a recent survey measuring voter confidence in our electoral system.

The Line Opinion panel reacts to our interview with Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver, and weighs in on the proposed voting reforms introduced to the legislature. Our panelists debate the merits of the proposals to remove barriers to absentee voting, extend opportunities for early voting, and to lower the voting age to 16.

Correspondent:

Gwyneth Doland

Guest:

Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver – New Mexico (D)

Line Opinion Panelists:

Dede Feldman, former state senator

Diane Snyder, former state senator

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

More Information

Survey Finds Faith in Elections Faltering in New Mexico – Santa Fe New Mexican

2020 NM Election Administration, Voter Security & Election Reform Report

Gov., Secretary of Secretary of State Announce Voting Reform Plan – Gov. Office