Amanda López Askin, current Dona Ana County Clerk, has officially entered the New Mexico Secretary of State race as the first Democratic candidate. With a background in marriage and family counseling and school mental health advocacy, López Askin is running on a platform focused on protecting voting rights and increasing election security. Her decision to enter the race was fueled by her experience overseeing the controversial absentee ballots situation in the 2018 New Mexico 2nd Congressional District race.
López Askin has criticized policies proposed by the Trump administration, such as funding cuts to election cybersecurity, and has pushed back against measures like requiring proof of citizenship before voting. She also aims to expand voter education, early voting, and automated voter registration in partnership with state Motor Vehicle Division locations.
In response to López Askin’s campaign, the Republican Party of New Mexico has expressed concerns about her ability to ensure the integrity of elections based on their evaluation of her track record as County Clerk. Despite this, López Askin remains focused on building strong relationships with voters across the state to secure the Democratic nomination and ultimately win the general election.
The current Secretary of State, Maggie Toulouse Oliver, is unable to seek reelection due to term limits, leaving the seat open for candidates like López Askin to compete for. As the race unfolds, it is expected that a Republican candidate will also emerge to challenge López Askin in the upcoming election.
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