The Democratic candidate challenging New Mexico House Rep. Marian Matthews (D-Albuquerque) for the District 27 seat has filed an ethics complaint alleging Matthews failed to disclose that she paid for campaign text messages to prospective voters in the district.
Abby Foster, an attorney seeking the Democratic nomination in the upcoming June 2 primary, said Matthews broke state campaign finance laws when she sent residents in Albuquerque’s Northeast Heights a text message on Saturday urging them to head to the polls amid expanded early voting.
The text message touts Matthews’ efforts as a legislator to address the statewide doctor shortage through the use of interstate medical compacts and notes Matthews intends to introduce similar legislation if re-elected. “I hope you’ll go vote and I appreciate your support,” the text concludes…