SANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico voters approved all four proposed constitutional amendments and all three statewide general obligation bond questions in the 2026 General Election, according to certified statewide election results.
The measures addressed topics ranging from gubernatorial veto powers and legislative salaries to school elections, university governance, and funding for senior centers, libraries, and higher education facilities.
Constitutional Amendment 1 Passes with Largest Margin
The most decisive result came on Constitutional Amendment 1, which changes how governors handle vetoes.
The amendment:
- Requires governors to provide veto messages on all bills vetoed in whole or in part.
- Eliminates the governor’s pocket veto authority.
- Allows bills passed by the Legislature to become law if the governor does not act on them within the required timeframe.
Results:
- Yes: 494,437 votes (75%)
- No: 164,368 votes (25%)
- Total votes: 658,805
Constitutional Amendment 2 Approved
Voters also approved Constitutional Amendment 2, which removes the requirement that school elections be held separately from partisan elections.
Results:
- Yes: 423,872 votes (65%)
- No: 230,295 votes (35%)
- Total votes: 654,167
Constitutional Amendment 3 Wins Approval
Constitutional Amendment 3 establishes nominating committees for appointments to boards of regents at state educational institutions and creates new requirements regarding political party affiliation for appointees.
Results:
- Yes: 441,916 votes (70%)
- No: 190,138 votes (30%)
- Total votes: 632,054
Constitutional Amendment 4 Allows Legislative Compensation
One of the most closely watched measures on the ballot, Constitutional Amendment 4, was approved by voters.
The amendment allows compensation for state legislators based on New Mexico’s median household income and includes provisions that tie future increases or decreases to statewide income levels. The measure does not take effect until 2029.
Results:
- Yes: 415,498 votes (63%)
- No: 239,681 votes (37%)
- Total votes: 655,179
Voters Approve All Three Bond Questions
New Mexicans also approved all three statewide bond measures.
Bond Question 1: Senior Citizen Facilities
Provides funding for senior citizen facility improvements, construction projects, and equipment purchases.
Results:
- Yes: 450,605 votes (70%)
- No: 196,962 votes (30%)
- Total votes: 647,567
Bond Question 2: Library Resources
Provides funding for academic, public school, public, and tribal library resource acquisitions.
Results:
- Yes: 424,393 votes (66%)
- No: 219,373 votes (34%)
- Total votes: 643,766
Bond Question 3: Higher Education and Tribal Schools
Authorizes funding for higher education institutions, special schools, and tribal school capital improvements and acquisitions.
Results:
- Yes: 412,945 votes (64%)
- No: 229,874 votes (36%)
- Total votes: 642,819
The results mean every statewide ballot measure presented to voters during the 2026 General Election received majority support.
