Veto Likely to Send Redistricting to Courts

Susanna Martinez

KOB TV - Two redistricting bills appear to be headed for a veto from Governor Susana Martinez. This sends the message that New Mexico’s political district will be approved in a courtroom, Republicans in the House of Representatives predict. "I don't believe the Governor is gonna sign the bill so it leaves us back at an impasse,” said House Minority Leader Tom Taylor. “The options at this point are to do nothing and go home and let the courts make the decisions or to get together and work on a compromise plan." Governor Martinez has expressed deep dissatisfaction with the House bill and its counterpart in the state Senate. Republicans said the new plan would reduce their ranks from 33 to 26 and misrepresent thousands of New Mexico voters. So far, Democrats have shown very little interest to compromise. Democratic party leaders said the bill is fair and should stand up in court. Read full story here: News New Mexico

Veto Likely to Send Redistricting to Courts