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Oct 10, 2018 5 tweets 2 min read Read on X
Tuesday's US Supreme Court Decision in Brakebill v. Jaegar further disenfranchises Native American voters whose voices have never been adequately represented in our government. #NativeVote18
The Supreme Court Justices know that many Native American voters living on tribal lands do not have street addresses, and in requiring a street address to vote discriminates against them, which snatches democracy from their very hands.
Native Americans couldn’t vote in our country until they were deemed ‘US citizens’ in 1924, and in cases like my home state of New Mexico, we have only had the right to vote since 1948. We are indigenous to this land...
Yet, my people were unable to participate in elections at certain points in their lives. Now -- access to the ballot has just been stripped, yet again, from Native American North Dakotans, and it is absolutely shameful
Today more Native American candidates are running for office than ever before, and we intend to fight to win back any rights that have been similarly stripped from us. In Congress, I vow to take this issue head on.

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Donald Trump said today to “get rid of the ballots.” #Election2020 #VoteLikeYourLifeDependsOnIt google.com/amp/s/thehill.…
Authoritarians and dictators say things like this - countries where elections are predetermined.
We have the power make our voices heard. I believe in our power. Remember the words of @repjohnlewis: “The vote is the most powerful nonviolent change agent you have in a democratic society. You must use it because it is not guaranteed. You can lose it.”
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The future of New Mexico lies in the hands of honest and fierce leaders. It is my honor to endorse the following candidates for the New Mexico House of Representatives.

Make a plan to vote today - visit NMvote.org
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Born and raised in Santa Fe, Justice David Thomson has served as a Deputy Attorney General, District Court Judge, and now a Justice on the NM Supreme Court. When reelected, he will continue making NM a better place for its people. For more info visit: keepjusticethomson.com.
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Today on #NationalVoterRegistrationDay, we must continue making our voices heard by voting. ICYMI, I endorsed candidates from across my state, who I know will represent their communities to the best of their ability.

Register today: NMvote.org
I’m happy to endorse the following candidates for the New Mexico County Commission. @Wende4BernCo from Bernalillo’s District 4, @Leah4Sandoval from Sandoval’s District 2, Alexandria Piland from Sandoval’s District 4, and Craig Secatero from Socorro’s District 2.
A lifelong Bernalillo County resident and award-winning journalist, @Wende4BernCo, is the right choice for District 4’s County Commissions office. Her life’s dedication to the truth and to the people of NM is exactly what we need in public office.
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Having served 8 years in the State House, @jeff4nm representing District 36, Jeff Steinborn knows what it takes to continue serving the people of New Mexico. He is a fierce advocate for the environment and believes in government transparency.
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