ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —

Newly released data from the Secretary of State's voter registration reveals Republicans are now making gains in Bernalillo County, Doña Ana and Santa Fe. However, Democrats are still in lead with 570,863 registered voters compared to Republicans at 436,647.

MORE: Numbers in registered independent voters increase in New Mexico

The number of registered independent or unaffiliated voters continues to increase as many voters have withdrawn from the two-party system, which includes the Democratic and Republican parties. On Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, KOAT political expert Brian Sanderoff weighed in on the latest voter registration statistics and its implications.

"Republicans are picking up some new voters, but there are still more registered Democrats in the state. Howev

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