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New Mexico Ballots Test Literacy | Santa Fe News
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Voting in New Mexico this November isn’t just about picking candidates—it’s about tackling big, confusing ballot questions like school funding and lawmaker pay. With nearly 30% of adults at the lowest literacy level, complex legal terms like “imposition” or “indebtedness” can feel like a foreign language. Studies show New Mexico’s ballot measures are among the hardest to read in the nation, requiring graduate-level comprehension. But groups like the League of Women Voters and OLÉ are stepping in to translate these issues into plain, accessible language—including for Spanish speakers—so everyone can make informed choices at the polls.
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