US Supreme Court denies New Mexico Forward Party candidates’ appeal to appear on November ballot

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear the New Mexico Forward Party’s appeal to have its two statewide candidates appear on the Nov. 3 general election ballot. Attorneys for the candidates had argued in court that they faced overly burdensome requirements to make the ballot as minor party candidates.

By: Joshua Bowling

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: September 18, 2026

Words: 433

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear the New Mexico Forward Party’s appeal to have its two statewide candidates appear on the Nov. 3 general election ballot.

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In a Thursday filing with no further comment, Justice Neil Gorsuch denied the minor political party’s appeal of lower court rulings that prevented party Chair Bob Perls and candidate Michael Vigil from appearing …

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