Let’s Talk New Mexico, 11/14 8a: Once again we’re finding after an election that polling was incomplete and missed capturing the sentiments of the majority of American voters. New Mexico’s election results were mostly in line with expectations with a major exception – voters in most counties voted more red than they had in the past, even if not enough to significantly alter the outcomes.
On the next Let’s Talk New Mexico we’ll check in with journalists and political experts and we want to hear from you too. Were the final voting patterns around ethnicity or gender a surprise to you? Are you hopeful or concerned about the implications of local or national results on the future of New Mexico?
Share your experiences or ideas by emailing letstalk@kunm.org, leaving a voice message by clicking the link below, or by calling in live at 505-277-5866 Thursday morning from 8-9am.
Guests:
- Sisto Abeyta, TriStrategies New Mexico
- Dan Boyd, Capitol Bureau Chief, Albuquerque Journal
- Danielle Prokop, Source New Mexico
- Gabe Sanchez, Executive Director, Center for Social Policy, Professor of Political Science, University of New Mexico
Episode summary by Otter.ai:
The discussion on "Let's Talk New Mexico" focused on the 2024 election, highlighting both national and state-level surprises. Key points included the challenges with same-day voter registration, which saw over 26,000 registrations on Election Day, leading to long lines and a 30-minute server outage. The conversation also covered the competitive US House race in CD2, where Gabe Vasquez won by a significant margin despite Trump's gains in the region. The panel discussed the impact of economic concerns, particularly among Hispanic voters, and the potential implications of a Trump presidency on New Mexico, including federal funding cuts and environmental policies.
