Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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New Mexico has a new addition to the short list of minor political parties that can appear on future ballots.

The Forward Party gathered more than 5,000 signatures to qualify for general elections alongside the Green and Libertarian Parties.

Host Nash Jones shares details.


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