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New Mexico governor signs state House redistricting measure

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signs a redistricting measure into law.
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New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signs a redistricting measure into law.
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Published 11:12 AM

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed legislation to redraw election boundaries for seats in the New Mexico House of Representatives. The Democrat signed the measure Wednesday, calling it a “sound map that is representative and respectful of New Mexico’s varied communities of interest.” Republicans disagree. They have argued that the maps approved by the Democrat-led Legislature are partisan and far from fair representation. They say the voices of rural residents, conservative Democrats and independents will be marginalized. The House map is expected to give Democrats an edge in about 45 of 70 seats. Democrats currently hold a 45-24 advantage in the chamber.

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