Elections, Elections, Elections | 6.10.22

New Mexico voters had their say at the polls this week. Our Line Opinion Panel breaks down all the big winners and losers from Tuesday’s Primary Election. That includes Mark Ronchetti’s win as the Republican Nominee for Governor and Bernalillo County District Attorney Raul Torrez’s victory as Democratic Nominee for Attorney General. The Line Panel also looks ahead to the general election. Panelists explore Republican Nominee for Governor Mark Ronchetti’s chances at unseating Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham in November. Plus, what turnout numbers from the primary could indicate about voter enthusiasm. Senior Producer Lou DiVizio also discusses the outcome of this week’s Primary Election, with Mario Jimenez of Common Cause New Mexico. The two talk about the impact of new election changes like same day voter registration and expanded use of absentee ballots. They also discuss the influence of money in this year’s midterm elections. Correspondent: Lou DiVizio Guest: Mario Jimenez, campaign director, Common Cause New Mexico Line Host: Gene Grant Line Opinion Panelists: Dede Feldman, former New Mexico State Senator Dan Foley, former New Mexico state representative Dave Mulryan, founder, Everybody Votes NM & president, Mulryan-Nash Advertising For More Information: Amid Light Turnout, NM Voters Pick Their Nominees – Albuquerque Journal National Pacs Spend Big Ahead of NM Primary - SourceNM Ronchetti to Face Lujan Grisham after Breezing Through Primary – SF New Mexican Common Cause New Mexico NM Secretary of State Voter Information Portal Bernalillo County DA Torrez to Face Gallup Attorney for AG – Albuquerque Journal Two Incumbents Trail in U.S. House Races – Albuquerque Journal