Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico has seen some of the highest turnover among local election administrators in the country in recent years. According to findings from the Institute for Responsive Government and Center for Tech and Civic Life, over 60% of New Mexico counties have lost at least one county clerk since 2020, with some seeing multiple resignations. Executive director for the Institute, Sam Oliker-Friedland, several factors are responsible for the turnover rate, including the pandemic and unprecedented harassment and threats, along with the lack of resources. He’s hoping a bill signed by Gov. Lujan Grisham last month will alleviate the resource issue. The bill ensures the state’s Election Fund is reimbursed for however much an election costs to run, or $15 million, whichever is less
