New Mexico Election 2026: Constitutional Amendment 4

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: September 25, 2026

Words: 904

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago


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While the top of the Nov. 3 ballot will bring new leadership to New Mexico, one of the constitutional amendments at the end of the ballot could transform the state Legislature by granting lawmakers salaries for the first time in the state’s history.

Constitutional Amendment 4 asks voters whether they are for or against allowing New Mexico lawmakers to receive compensation equal to the state’s median household income, which is currently $67,800, according …

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