Your vote counts.
Make sure it gets counted.

Visit NMVote.gov – This is New Mexico's official voter information portal. You can:

• Check your registration status
• Update your address or name
• Find your polling place
• View your sample ballot

You can also:

• Call your county clerk's office
• Visit your county clerk's office in person
• Check when you visit any state agency (like the DMV)

Important: Make sure your registration is current at least 28 days before Election Day for regular registration. However, New Mexico offers same-day registration during early voting periods!

Yes! New Mexico offers same-day registration during early voting. This means:

• You can register and vote at the same time during the early voting period
• Bring proof of residency (like a utility bill or ID)
• Available at all early voting locations in your county
• This makes voting more accessible for working families and those who missed the regular deadline

If you moved within New Mexico:

• Update your registration at NMVote.gov
• You can also update during early voting with same-day registration
• Your new address determines which polling place you use

If you moved from another state:

• You'll need to register as a new voter in New Mexico
• Same-day registration is available during early voting
• Bring proof of New Mexico residency

Visit NMVote.gov and enter your address. Your polling place is assigned based on where you live.

Important notes:

- Polling places can change between elections

- Check your polling place before each election

- During early voting, you can vote at any early voting location in your county

- On Election Day, you must vote at your assigned polling place

New Mexico is committed to making voting accessible for everyone. If you have concerns:

• Contact your county clerk's office ahead of time
• All polling places must meet ADA accessibility requirements
• Curbside voting is available at most locations
• You can request assistance from poll workers

Early voting lets you cast your ballot before Election Day. Here's how it works:

When:

• Early voting typically begins 28 days before Election Day
• Hours vary by county and location
• Some locations offer weekend and evening hours

Where:

• Every county has multiple early voting locations
• You can vote at any early voting location in your county (not just your assigned polling place)
• Locations include county clerk offices, libraries, community centers, and more

What to bring:

• Photo ID is helpful but not required
• If you don't have ID, you can sign an affidavit

Why early vote:

• Avoid long lines on Election Day
• Give yourself more time to research candidates
• More flexible scheduling for working families
• Reduces stress and makes voting more accessible

No! New Mexico offers no-excuse early voting. This means:

• Any registered voter can vote early
• You don't need to provide a reason
• You don't need to be out of town or have a disability
• It's available to everyone

This expands access for working families, seniors, and rural communities.

New Mexico offers no-excuse required absentee voting by mail. Here's how:

Step 1: Request your ballot

• Visit NMVote.gov
• Or contact your county clerk's office
• You can request a ballot up to 14 days before Election Day
• Or sign up to receive ballots automatically for all elections

Step 2: Complete your ballot

• Fill it out carefully following all instructions
• Sign the envelope (your signature must match your registration)
• Include any required ID copies if you're a first-time voter

Step 3: Return your ballot

• Mail it (postmarked by Election Day, received within 7 days)
• Drop it off at your county clerk's office
• Use secure ballot drop boxes (available in most counties)
• Bring it to any early voting location or polling place

Yes! New Mexico's mail-in voting has multiple security safeguards:

✅ Signature verification – Your signature is checked against your registration

✅ Ballot tracking – You can track your ballot at NMVote.gov

✅ Secure drop boxes – Official collection points prevent tampering

✅ Post-election audits – Ballots are reviewed to ensure accuracy

✅ Bipartisan oversight – Election workers from both parties monitor the process

Don't worry! You have options:

• Request a replacement ballot from your county clerk
• Vote in person during early voting or on Election Day (your mail ballot will be cancelled)
• Bring your unsubmitted ballot to a polling place and exchange it

The system is designed to make sure your vote counts while preventing fraud.

Yes! Visit NMVote.gov to:

• See when your ballot was mailed to you
• Confirm when it was received by election officials
• Verify that it was counted
• Get alerts about any issues (like signature problems)

This transparency helps build trust in the system.

New Mexico polling places must provide:

✅ Physical accessibility – Ramps, wide doorways, accessible parking

✅ Curbside voting – Vote from your car if you can't enter the building

✅ Accessible voting machines – Audio ballots, large print, touchscreen options

✅ Assistance from poll workers – Trained to help voters with disabilities

✅ Choice of assistant – You can bring someone you trust to help

If you have specific needs, contact your county clerk ahead of time to ensure your polling place can accommodate you.

Yes! Voters with disabilities have the right to assistance:

• They can choose someone to help them (friend, family member, etc.)
• Poll workers must provide assistance if requested
• Curbside voting is available at most locations
• Voting machines have accessibility features (audio ballots, large print, etc.)

Important: The voter chooses who assists them (not the poll worker). The assistant cannot pressure them about how to vote.

You can support your loved ones in many ways:

Share information:

• Tell them about Vote Info NM – voteinfonm.org – and NMVote.gov
• Share early voting dates and locations
• Explain new rules (like semi-open primaries for independent voters)
• Translate information for family members who speak Spanish or other languages

Offer practical help:

• Provide rides to polling places or early voting locations
• Help with childcare so they have time to vote
• Assist with mail-in ballot requests for seniors or people with disabilities
• Remind them about registration deadlines

Talk about why voting matters:

• Share how elections affect your family
• Discuss issues that matter to your community
• Encourage them to vote in every race, not just the top of the ballot
• Emphasize that every vote counts

Yes! You can provide transportation to polling places or early voting locations. Just remember:

• You cannot tell them how to vote
• You cannot watch them fill out their ballot
• You cannot pressure them in any way
• Let them make their own choices privately

This kind of community support helps increase turnout and strengthens our democracy.

New Mexico polling places must provide:

✅ Physical accessibility – Ramps, wide doorways, accessible parking

✅ Curbside voting – Vote from your car if you can't enter the building

✅ Accessible voting machines – Audio ballots, large print, touchscreen options

✅ Assistance from poll workers – Trained to help voters with disabilities

✅ Choice of assistant – You can bring someone you trust to help

If you have specific needs, contact your county clerk ahead of time to ensure your polling place can accommodate you.

New Mexico provides language assistance:

- Spanish-language ballots are available statewide

- Bilingual poll workers at many locations

- Voter guides in multiple languages

- Translation services at polling places

- All information at NMVote.gov is available in Spanish

Yes! New Mexicans experiencing homelessness can vote. You need to:

• Provide a description of where you live (street corner, park, shelter, etc.)
• Use that address for registration
• Update if your location changes
• County clerks can help you figure out the best address to use

You have options:

• Vote in New Mexico – Request an absentee ballot by mail
• Vote where you go to school – Register in that state instead
• You can only vote in one state per election

Many college students choose to vote in New Mexico to maintain ties to their home community.

Yes! When we surveyed New Mexicans in 2024, we found that the majority of people believe elections are safe and secure. Our elections are even ranked number one in the nation for security and transparency.

Key security measures already in place include:

✅ Monitored voting systems with multiple safeguards

✅ Separation of duties (different people handle different parts of the process)

✅ Voting machine security with paper backup

✅ Well-trained election workers

✅ Post-election audits to verify accuracy

✅ Bipartisan oversight of the electoral process

✅ Signature verification for mail-in ballots

✅ Secure ballot drop boxes

✅ Legal and procedural safeguards

✅ Laws Against Intimidation or Interference – state legislators passed legislation this year prohibiting bringing or ordering military troops or armed federal agents to a polling place or ballot drop box location. Additionally, federal law bans armed troops from polling places.

New Mexicans often mention these established security measures as reasons for their confidence.

We recognize some politicians and bad actors spread misleading rumors, myths, and content for their own personal gain. If you’re feeling unsure, we recommend the following:

1) Learn about the safeguards already in place:

• Post-election audits verify results
• Bipartisan teams monitor every step
• Ballots are double-checked for accuracy
• Manual recounts are required in close races
• Election officials take oaths of honesty and responsibility
• Legal penalties exist for election fraud

2) Get involved:

• Become a poll worker (you'll see security firsthand)
• Observe vote counting (open to the public)
• Track your own ballot at NMVote.gov
• Attend election security presentations by your county clerk

Direct experience with the electoral process increases confidence in election security.

3) Keep an eye on the NM Secretary of State Rumor vs. Reality Page 

This page is regularly updated by trusted elections staff who are monitoring what’s happening on the ground as well as the rumors and misleading information that circulate on social media.

New Mexico has multiple layers of protection:

✅ Voter registration verification – Eligibility is checked before you can vote

✅ Signature matching – Mail-in ballots require signature verification

✅ Poll book checks – Ensures you haven't already voted

✅ Paper ballot backups – All voting machines produce paper records

✅ Post-election audits – Random samples verify machine counts

✅ Criminal penalties – Voter fraud is a felony with serious consequences

The reality: Voter fraud is extremely rare. Studies consistently find fraud rates between 0.0003% and 0.0025% of all votes cast.

Yes! New Mexico's voting systems have multiple security features:

• Paper backup – Every vote produces a paper record that can be audited
• Not connected to the internet – Voting machines are standalone systems
• Pre-election testing – Machines are tested before every election
• Post-election audits – Random samples verify machine accuracy
• Bipartisan monitoring – Both parties observe machine handling
• Secure storage – Machines are kept in locked, monitored facilities

These safeguards ensure voting machines produce accurate, verifiable results.

Yes! Election transparency is important. You can:

• Observe vote counting – Open to the public at county clerk offices
• Become a poll watcher – Political parties and organizations can designate watchers
• Become a poll worker – Get trained and work inside the polling place
• Attend election security presentations – County clerks offer public education

This openness builds trust and accountability in the system.

Misleading content, rumors, and myths about elections are common. Here's how to respond:

Verify before sharing:

• Check NMVote.gov for official information
• Contact your county clerk's office
• Visit the NM Secretary of State website
• Look for information from multiple trusted sources

Share accurate information:

• Correct misinformation with facts when you hear it
• Share official resources with family and friends
• Report false information to election officials

Remember: While misleading information reaches some people, it is not winning over the majority of New Mexicans. Most people who engage with the electoral process directly develop confidence in its security as they see firsthand how it works.

If you experience issues:

Before Election Day:

• Contact your county clerk's office
• Visit NMVote.gov
• Call the NM Secretary of State's office

On Election Day:

• Ask the poll worker or judge at your polling place
• Call your county clerk's hotline
• Contact the Secretary of State's voter hotline
• Contact the nonpartisan Election Protection Hotline -1-866-Our-Vote (more information: Protect The Vote / Common Cause)
• Document the issue (take notes, get names if possible)

After voting:

• Report problems to the Secretary of State
• Contact voting rights organizations if you believe your rights were violated

New Mexico takes voting problems seriously and investigates all complaints

Military and overseas voters have special protections:

• Request ballots through the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP)
• Receive ballots electronically
• Return ballots by mail or email (depending on your situation)
• Extended deadlines for ballot receipt
• Special assistance available through military voter assistance officers

Visit FVAP.gov for more information.

It depends:

• If you've completed your sentence (including probation and parole), your voting rights are restored
• You must re-register to vote after completing your sentence
• If you're currently incarcerated for a felony, you cannot vote
• Contact your county clerk for specific guidance

Everyone who has completed their sentence deserves to participate in democracy.

Official resources:

• NMVote.gov – Sample ballots, voter information, and registration info from the Secretary of State's Office
• County clerk websites – Local candidate details

Nonpartisan resources:

• League of Women Voters of New Mexico
• Common Cause New Mexico
• Local news outlets' candidate forums