New Mexicans for Richardson v. Gonzales

BRORBY, Circuit Judge.

The sole question presented by this appeal is whether plaintiffs’ constitutional challenge to New Mexico’s restriction on the use of contributions solicited for or received in a federal election campaign for purposes of a state election campaign is ripe for review. We hold that it is, and accordingly, we reverse the district court’s order to the contrary.

BACKGROUND

In 1993, New Mexico enacted comprehensive election and campaign related legislation. That legislation provides, in pertinent part: “No contributions solicited for or received in a federal election campaign may…