Voting Quick Guide

Check out this great one-stop shop on the Secretary of State Voter Information Portal.

Check your voter registration and find your districts
To check your voter registration and to find the districts you are in for the different races, go here. (Scroll down in the list to find your Senate and House districts and note that it calls House "Legislative.")

Register to vote or update your voter information:
To register to vote or to update your registration online, go here.

Absentee voting
For absentee voting, you can request an absentee ballot online or you can download an application here to mail or hand-deliver to your county clerk’s office. Find more information about absentee voting and returning absentee ballots here or at your County Clerk’s website.

Voting locations
To find out where you can vote and when the polls will be open, for both early and Election Day voting, check your county clerk’s website, or call the clerk’s office. You can find your county clerk’s contact information here.

Early voting
Early voting begins at your county clerk’s office on May 7. (In Bernalillo County, vote at the Clerk’s Annex, 1500 Lomas Blvd NW, Suite A.) Expanded early voting at additional locations is available in many counties beginning May 18. Election day is June 4.

Same-day registration
Remember, to vote for our endorsed candidates in the primary, you must be a registered Democrat. You can register to vote or change your party affiliation on the same day that you vote. Same-day registration will be available at your county clerk’s office and, in many counties, at other polling locations. It is available for both for early and election day voting. In order to take advantage of same-day registration, you will need to bring certain documents with you. A list of those documents and other information can be found here.

Voter Registration

Qualifications: you must be a US citizen, a resident of New Mexico, and at least 18 years old by election day. If you are not sure if you are registered or not, check here.

Online registration: Use this portal to update your voter registration or register for the first time in NM. You will need to provide the following information, and it must match what is on record: name, date of birth, social security number, driver's license or state ID. You can register online any time, but there are cut-off dates for each election.

By mail: use the paper application (English / Español)  and mail it to your to your County Clerk’s Office.

In-person registration: There is no same-day registration on Election Day in New Mexico. But it is possible to register in person after the  deadline. This varies from county to county, so check your County Clerk's office.

Vote by mail / Absentee ballot

No excuse is required to request and submit an absentee ballot. However, once you request an absentee ballot, you can no longer vote in person.

Request an Absentee Ballot: Some county clerks will automatically send absentee ballot requests to all registered voters in that county. Check with your County Clerk's Office. You should consider possible mail delays. You can also…

• Request an absentee ballot online.
• Download an absentee ballot application and mail/hand deliver it to your County Clerk’s Office.
• Contact your County Clerk’s Office in person, phone, mail or email.

If you did not receive your absentee ballot, contact your County Clerk’s Office before the actual election day.

Return your Absentee Ballot: County Clerk's offices will mail ballots to those voters who requested them. Once you have requested an absentee ballot, it is no longer an option to vote in person. Be sure to follow all instructions, as improperly sealed ballots or those that lack signatures may be deemed invalid. You can return them in the following ways:

• Mail it in the envelope provided. The post office recommends you mail the ballot 14 days before the election.
• Return it a dropbox at your County Clerk's Office or other locations provided by your county.
• At a dropbox at any polling place (early voting or election day).
• A caregiver or immediate family may deliver a voter’s absentee ballot in person or by mail.

Check the status of your absentee ballot here.

Early in-person voting

You may vote early in-person at dates and locations determined by your County Clerk. For a list of all voting places, including absentee ballot drop boxes and early voting, enter your information in the Secretary of State's Voter Services page. At this portal, you can also view a sample ballot and check your voting status. The early voting period varies by location, so please check your County Clerk's Office.

Election day voting

Regular election-day voting locations are determined by your County Clerk. For a list of all voting places, including absentee ballot drop boxes and early voting, enter your information in the Secretary of State's Voter Services page (and view a sample ballot or check your voting status). You can also drop off un-mailed absentee ballots.

Provisional voting: Provisional ballots are for voters who believe they are registered but their registration can’t be found. You will be issued a provisional ballot if your name does not appear on the roster at your polling place or if you are a first time voter who registered by mail and did not provide the required identification.

Intimidation: If you witness or are a victim of intimidation or discriminatory conduct, you should report it to the Secretary of State's Office.

Additional resources

New Mexico Secretary of State Voter information portal

Common Cause has a set of voter tools if this information does not address your question.

The New Mexico League of Women Voters provides local voting information, including an unbiased election guide.

When We All Vote offers motivation, encouragement, and features Michelle Obama as a co-chair.