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Get Out the Vote

Registration, Absentee Ballots and Early Voting deadlines:


May 5, 2026

• Voter registration by mail, by voter registration agent, and online closes.
• Early voting begins at County Clerk Offices. In-person same day voter registration is available.

May 16, 2026
This is the last day you may request a mailed ballot. You may request a ballot on NMVote.org or by using a paper application that can be found on our website or obtained via your County Clerk.

May 30, 2026
Early Voting ends. Check with your County Clerk for a list of alternate early voting sites and their hours of operation

June 2, 2026
Election Day
• Polling locations will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Check with your County Clerk for location information.
• Mailed ballots must be returned by 7:00 p.m.
• In-person same clay voter registration is available.

New Mexico now has semi-open primaries, which means voters not registered with a major party or voters registered with a minor party may now vote in the primary election.

2026 Primary Election: June 2, 2026

For complete election information, go to:

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  • Same day registration is available when you vote in person at county clerks' offices.

Ways you can vote:

  • Vote in person at your polling place on Election Day (November 4),
  • Vote early (before Election Day) in person, or
  • Vote by Absentee Ballot.

General New Mexico Voter Information

To sign up to vote in New Mexico, visit your local  and fill out the voter registration form. 

The  website provides a complete list of  with phone numbers, street addresses and email addresses.

If you submit your form by mail, you will also need to include copies of:

  • Photo identification
  • Proof of name and residency (e.g. utility bill, paycheck, bank statement, etc.)

You can also register to vote when you  or , or , at a .

New Mexico Voter Eligibility

There are a few basic requirements you must meet in order to be eligible to vote in the United States and to register in New Mexico:

  • You must be 18 years old by Election Day.
  • You must be a U.S. citizen.
  • You must be a resident of New Mexico.
  • If you have been convicted of a felony, you must have had your civil rights restored.
  • You must not have been judged mentally unfit.

If you have any questions you can call the New Mexico Secretary of State Office toll-free at 1-800-477-3632 from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, or go to the  website.

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