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New Mexico redistricting plans advance toward floor votes

KUNM

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Bills that would redraw congressional and state House boundaries in New Mexico are advancing toward crucial floor votes in the state Legislature.

A Senate committee on Friday endorsed adjustments to an overhaul of the state’s three congressional districts proposed by Democratic state Sen. Joseph Cervantes and Rep. Georgene Louis, clearing the way for a possible Senate floor vote.

The proposed congressional map now closely resembles a redistricting plan promoted by the progressive-leaning Center for Civil Policy that promotes greater representation for disadvantaged communities.

A proposed state House map would shore up Native American voting majorities in six districts.