New Mexico Constitutional Amendment 4 — Legislative compensation limited to state median household income
Ballot measure · November 3, 2026
- What it does
- PROPOSING TO AMEND ARTICLE 4, SECTION 10 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF NEW MEXICO TO ALLOW LEGISLATIVE COMPENSATION THAT IS LIMITED TO THE MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME FOR NEW MEXICO, TO REQUIRE LEGISLATIVE COMPENSATION TO BE REDUCED IF THE MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME FOR NEW MEXICO FALLS, TO ALLOW LEGISLATIVE COMPENSATION TO BE INCREASED ONLY IF THE MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME FOR NEW MEXICO RISES AND TO PROVIDE FOR DELAYED IMPLEMENTATION.
- A YES vote means
- A 'for' vote allows state legislators to be paid a salary capped at New Mexico's median household income, adjusted down or up as that median changes, starting at a delayed date.
- A NO vote means
- An 'against' vote keeps New Mexico's current system, in which legislators receive per diem and mileage but no salary.
- Needed to pass
- A simple majority
- Put on the ballot by
- the Legislature
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Quick answers
- What does a YES vote on New Mexico Constitutional Amendment 4 mean?
- A 'for' vote allows state legislators to be paid a salary capped at New Mexico's median household income, adjusted down or up as that median changes, starting at a delayed date.
- What does a NO vote on New Mexico Constitutional Amendment 4 mean?
- An 'against' vote keeps New Mexico's current system, in which legislators receive per diem and mileage but no salary.
- How many votes does New Mexico Constitutional Amendment 4 need to pass?
- A simple majority
- Should I vote yes or no on New Mexico Constitutional Amendment 4?
- SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.
- When is the vote?
- The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting and mail-ballot deadlines vary by state; check your state or county election office.