April 30—Voter turnout in New Mexico in 2022 was the highest for a midterm election since 2002, with women and registered Democrats making up the largest share of those who voted, according to a University of New Mexico report released on Tuesday.
However, the percentage of registered voters who participated dropped substantially to around 43.4% two years ago, down from 57% in 2002.
New Mexico’s overall approach to running elections placed it at the top of the national performance index, with a score of 88%. The report’s authors credit the biannual study with increasing their performance through rigorous self-assessment.
“The information and data contained in these reports are crucial to gauging the public’s opinion about their voting experiences in New Mexico,” said the Secretary of State. Maggie Toulouse Oliver said in a statement. “While it is a great achievement that New Mexico’s election administration has been ranked first in the nation, there is always room for growth.”
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