FGGAM News just received this news release from the office of New Mexico Secretary of State Dianna Duran:
SANTA FE—With reports of voter fraud accusations from around the country, the Secretary of
State’s office (SOS) today reminded New Mexico voters that voting citizens can play an
important role in ensuring that elections in our state are conducted fairly and honestly.
Citing a report yesterday from a former Federal Elections Commissioner that referenced vote
fraud occurrences in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Tennessee and Mississippi, as well as
concerns about mail-in ballots in Colorado, the SOS is making it clear that New Mexicans should
report all irregularities immediately. “Certainly voters who have concerns can notify their local
county clerk,” said Secretary of State Dianna Duran, “and I am sure clerks will take prompt
action; and our staff will also be standing by to receive reports and ensure corrective actions are
taken.”
Voters are encouraged to call the Secretary of State’s toll free number (800) 477-3632 with
any concerns they have on Election Day.
Voters may report campaigning, or soliciting of votes within 100 feet of a polling place; that
would not only include carrying signs and distributing literature, but also the wearing of buttons,
t-shirts and the like.
Among the news cited by the FEC commissioner: A Connecticut legislator has been indicted on
19 charges of voter fraud. Seven people in Mississippi have been indicted for impersonation—
something which has happened on several occasions in New Mexico. Vote-buying charges have
been cited in Tennessee, and more than a hundred illegal aliens have been found on voter rolls in
North Carolina.
“A recent survey from a Virginia university found that 6.4% of all non-citizens had voted in the
2010 election,” said Duran, “non-citizens are not eligible to vote in New Mexico, and a former
FEC commissioner says ‘non-citizen voting could decide close elections.’” Duran pointed out
that three New Mexico elections this year have ended in ties, and it is important that while all
eligible voters should be able to vote easily and quickly, only eligible, registered voters should
be participating in New Mexico elections.
