New Mexico Bill Allowing Electronic Signature-Gathering Advances

On February 10, the New Mexico Senate Judiciary Committee passed SB 8. Among other provisions, it requires the Secretary of State to develop a method to allow electronic signatures on petitions. Thanks to Rick Lass for this news.


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New Mexico Bill Allowing Electronic Signature-Gathering Advances — 4 Comments

  1. This would be helpful in all states. Are there any states that already have electronic petitions in place?

  2. Arizona, but only for petitions to get on a primary ballot. The Arizona law irrationally does not apply to independent candidate petitions, nor petitions for a new party.

  3. Ideally in a democratic society any adult member of society could appear on a ballot by simply identifying themselves and stating their intention to run.

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