New Mexico lawmakers trim slate of electoral reforms

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – New Mexico lawmakers have trimmed down a slate of bills designed to open up elections to greater participation by independent voters and candidates.
A proposed was withdrawn Thursday for a constitutional amendment to create a “top-two” primary system where all candidates compete on one ballot with a two-person general election runoff, regardless of party affiliations.
Members of a legislative committee overseeing elections declined to advance that measure.