New Mexico House Race in Legal Limbo | Albuquerque News

Two Democratic House candidates in New Mexico abruptly dropped out—Joseph Hernandez citing Chicago troubles, Elise Falanga Taylor calling out “vile tactics”—leaving their replacements, Anthony Allison and Matthew Wayne Herman, in a legal pickle. Filing too late by state law (90 days before election, they submitted just 70 days out), they’re now fighting to stay on the ballot, arguing a technical statute might still qualify them. If disqualified, GOP candidates win those seats automatically—a move analysts suspect was strategically timed to flip districts. The courts are now weighing in as the race for New Mexico’s legislature hangs in the balance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/48ecd9122ffc9d0f