New Mexico Supreme Court Upholds Democratic-Drawn Congressional Map

Court Rules Redrawn District Falls Short of 'Egregious' Gerrymandering, Despite GOP Objections

The New Mexico Supreme Court upheld a Democratic-drawn congressional map, ruling that it fell short of being an 'egregious' gerrymander.
The suit's primary focus was the state's second congressional district, which was redrawn in 2022 to be significantly more favorable for Democrats.
Republican Party argued unsuccessfully that the new district boundaries would entrench Democratic officials in power, highlighting the 2022 defeat of incumbent GOP Congresswoman Yvette Herrell by Democratic U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez.
Democratic state lawmakers argued that the 2nd District in southern New Mexico remains competitive, with just a 0.7% margin of victory in the 2022 election.
Democrats gained a 12% advantage in voter registrations over Republicans in the newly drawn 2nd District, where major party registration previously was roughly evenly split.