DPNM calls on Gov. Martinez to sign redistricting bills

Maps are fair and equal - save taxpayers money

For Immediate Release Contact: Scott Forrester

September 25, 2011 505-934-5681

Albuquerque, NM – Yesterday, the 2011 special session of the New Mexico legislature adjourned and Governor Martinez was sent a series of fair redistricting bills that protect New Mexicans’ voting rights and ensure equal representation.


Below is a statement from DPNM Chairman Javier Gonzales:

"Democrats worked diligently for 18 days to ensure fair and equal districts and protect the voting rights of all New Mexicans. I have no doubt that these maps meet every legal requirement of redistricting. They will hold up in court, so there is no reason - outside of pure partisanship - for Gov. Martinez to veto these bills. By vetoing them, she will waste millions of taxpayer dollars and months of time and energy on a senseless court battle—just because she wants to rig the game for her Republican party.

It's time to sign these bills and begin tackling the task of getting New Mexicans back to work."

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