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.
These measures appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot unless an earlier date is shown. Most statewide measures pass with a simple majority; passage requirements can vary by measure type — see the official full text for details.
Board of Regents Nominating Committees Amendment
Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)
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
A yes vote
Supports changing the Board of Regents process, with nominating committees providing candidate lists, student members appointed from lists provided by student government, and limits on non-student members changing political party before appointment.
Eliminate Governor's Pocket Veto and Require Veto Explanations Amendment
Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)
Require bills to become law if the governor does not sign or veto them within the required timeframe, eliminating the governor's pocket veto
A yes vote
Supports requiring bills to become law if the governor neither signs nor vetoes them within the required timeframe, eliminating the pocket veto, and requiring veto explanations.
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
A yes vote
Supports authorizing 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.
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
A yes vote
Supports authorizing up to $20 million in general obligation bonds for academic, public school, tribal, and public library resource acquisitions, funded by a statewide property tax.
Authorize $30 million in general obligation bonds for senior citizen facility improvement, construction, and equipment acquisition projects, funded by a statewide property tax
A yes vote
Supports authorizing $30 million in general obligation bonds for senior citizen facility improvement, construction, and equipment acquisition projects, funded by a statewide property tax.
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.
