New Mexico Constitutional Amendment 3
Constitutional Amendment 3 is a statewide question on New Mexico’s November 3, 2026 ballot: Establish nominating committees to provide lists of nominees to the governor for appointment of nonstudent members to the boards of….
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From the New Mexico Secretary of State, as of November 13, 2026.
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Reported count
Unofficial countIn the count reported so far, Yes has 70.0% of 636,248 votes and No has 30.0%, a difference of 253,972 votes. The measure is approved when Yes has more votes than No.
| Answer | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 445,110 | 70.0% |
| No | 191,138 | 30.0% |
| Votes reported | 636,248 |
- Counted so far
- All 2,204 reporting units
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- Status
- Unofficial until the state certifies
Official summary
The state’s count names the measure but does not carry its summary. Read the official summary and full text at the state’s election office
Sources & notes
Count New Mexico Secretary of State
The measure is printed as the state publishes it: Constitutional Amendment 3: Proposing an amendment to Article 12, Section 13 of the Constitution of New Mexico to establish nominating committees to provide lists of nominees to the governor for appointment of nonstudent members to the boards of regents of state educational institutions; providing that student members of boards of regents shall be appointed from a list provided by an elected student governing body of the institution; providing that, except for a student member, members of the boards of regents shall not have changed their political party registration in the twelve months preceding appointment.
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