New Mexico voters will decide 7 statewide measures in 2026 on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Summaries below stick to the certified ballot language — no editorializing.
Make changes to the Board of Regents, including establishing nominating committees to provide lists of candidates, provide that student members are appointed from a list provided by student governing body, and prohibit non-student members from changing political party 12 months preceding appointment
YES supports this change · NO keeps current law
Require bills to become law if the governor does not sign or veto them within the required timeframe, eliminating the governor's pocket veto
YES supports this change · NO keeps current law
Establish a salary for state legislators equal to the annual median household income of the state
YES supports this change · NO keeps current law
Authorize up to $230 million in general obligation bonds for capital improvements and acquisitions at higher education institutions, special schools, and tribal schools, funded by a statewide property tax
YES supports this change · NO keeps current law
Authorize up to $20 million in general obligation bonds for academic, public school, tribal, and public library resource acquisitions, funded by a statewide property tax
YES supports this change · NO keeps current law
Repeal the constitutional provision requiring that school elections be held at different times from partisan elections
YES supports this change · NO keeps current law
Authorize $30 million in general obligation bonds for senior citizen facility improvement, construction, and equipment acquisition projects, funded by a statewide property tax
YES supports this change · NO keeps current law
These measures appear on every ballot in the state — see your full ballot with your ZIP code
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Titles and summaries reflect each state's certified measure list as tracked by Ballotpedia, with links to the full text. Measure lists can change until final certification — always confirm with your state election office. Last reviewed July 9, 2026.