Voting in New Mexico

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Presidential Primary Election

06/04/2024
Election Date
05/07/2024
Voter Registration Deadline (by mail - postmarked, online)
06/04/2024
Voter Registration Deadline (in-person)

Vote By Mail Deadlines

05/30/2024
Deadline to Request Ballot (Received by)
06/04/2024
Deadline to Return Ballot (Received By)

Early Voting Dates

05/07/2024
Early Voting Begins
06/04/2024
Early Voting Ends

The upcoming election is a presidential primary. Learn About Presidential Primaries

Polling place hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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How to Vote in New Mexico

Learn about all the options to vote in New Mexico to make a plan to vote that works for you!

Frequently Asked Questions

New Mexico Board of Elections Phone Number: (505) 827-3600

New Mexico Board of Elections Website

Having trouble at the polls?

Call or text: 1-866-OUR-VOTE

Register to Vote in New Mexico

Whether you are registering to vote for the first time, or need to update your address, name or party affiliation - we've got you covered!

Am I Registered?

Not sure if you are eligible to vote due to a felony conviction?
Click here to learn more.

New Mexico Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely! You can check your voter registration online on New Mexico’s elections office website here, or you can contact the Board of Elections at 505-827-3600.

It can take several weeks. Most states send out voter registration cards within 5 to 7 weeks after receiving the registration. If you do not receive a registration card in the mail, contact your state election office to confirm you are registered. Find your state’s contact information in our How to Vote in Your State section on this page! In any event, you should verify your registration a week prior to the voter registration deadline in your state in case you need to fill out a new registration form or correct your form.

Elections take place all the time throughout the year, and odds are, you probably have an election coming up in your state! In addition to the presidential election and midterm elections, you have statewide, countywide and municipal elections that you can make your voice heard in. Make sure you know when your upcoming elections are so that you don’t miss a single one! Check out when your next election is here.

Your state provides an online ballot tracking system. You can track your ballot here!

YES you are able to register to vote at your student address. You should provide your official campus mailing address as well as the actual physical address of your on or off campus residence when registering to vote. If this is your first time voting, you must have some sort of proof of address and residency that can be presented at your polling place (mail, a student ID, etc.). For more information, we suggest visiting your state’s elections office website. Remember: you can only register to vote and vote in one place, whether that is your student address or your home address!

YES, unhoused voters can register to vote and use their voice in New Mexico’s elections. Unhoused voters or voters without a permanent address may list a shelter address, street corner, or park as their address. For more information on voting while unhoused, visit our friends at the National Coalition for the Homeless.

YES. In this case you must register at the last address you had before you left the USA, or at the address to which you will return to when returning to the USA (you must present some indication of a present intent to return and live there – e.g. vehicle registration, driver’s license, property ownership, family, etc). If you have never had a permanent address in the United States but are a citizen you are allowed to register at an address you plan on moving to or an address where you currently have family living. Access more information on voting overseas here.

You may call the voting rights hotline at 866 687-8683, if informing another poll worker isn’t successful. They have lawyers ready to help you. Additionally, you can call the civil rights division of the U.S Department of Justice.

You can also find New Mexico’s elections office here and contact them by phone at 505-827-3600.

Vote By Mail

Request and track

Notice: Mail-in voting is a convenient and safe way to vote, but your ballot might not count if it’s submitted late or with errors. So follow the directions below on how to vote early or absentee and make your vote count in New Mexico.

Vote By Mail Deadlines

05/30/2024
Deadline to Request Ballot (Received by)
06/04/2024
Deadline to Return Ballot (Received By)

How Vote By Mail Works in New Mexico

Voting my mail is a two step process in New Mexico.

Step 1: Request your ballot NOW. The deadline for your application to be received is the Thursday before Election Day.

Step 2: Complete and return your ballot ASAP.

  • Return in-person to your local elections office or polling place by 7 p.m. on Election Day.
  • Or mail your ballot to your local elections office so that it is received by Election Day. We recommend mailing your ballot at least two weeks before as the post office is not always reliable. The best intentions or postmark will not matter if your ballot is received after Election Day - your ballot will not count.

Click Here to See Your Ballot

Where to Sign Your Ballot

Remember to sign your return ballot.

After you complete your ballot, sign the form on the outside of the return envelope. 

Make sure that you sign the envelope! Ballots will be tossed without a signature and your vote will not count.

How You Can Return Your Mail-in Ballot

If you return your ballot by mail, your postage is prepaid.

You can also drop off your ballot in person at your local elections office, drop box, early voting locations, or polling place.

Can Someone Else Return Your Ballot For You?

A member of your immediate family, or a caregiver may return a ballot.

Track Your Ballot

Track your ballot by clicking here.

Haven't used your ballot?

If you have an absentee ballot that you are not going to use, or you miss the deadline to return it, you may go to your polling place and vote in person. You will be asked to sign an affidavit to cancel the mailed ballot.

Opportunities to Fix Challenges to Your Ballot

New Mexico does not offer voters a chance to address challenges to their ballot. Your ballot will not count if it is late, or you do not follow directions.

Voter ID

Do Voters Need ID?

Voters in New Mexico do NOT need to present ID to vote, except for some first-time voters who did not include required voter ID information such as the last four digits of their social security number or state ID/driver’s license number on their voter registration. If a voter did not submit this ID info with voter registration they will need to submit a copy of their ID if voting by mail, or will need to provide valid ID if voting at the polls. Valid forms of identification include;

  • An original or a copy of a current and valid photo ID, from New Mexico or another state
  • A current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, student identification card or other government document, including identification issued by an Indian nation, tribe or pueblo that shows your name and current address

Voter ID in New Mexico

Find Your Ballot

Enter your address below to see what you can expect on Election Day.

Primaries

Presidential Primaries

Primary Type (D): Closed
Primary Type (R): Closed

Only registered voters affiliated with a particular party may vote in that party’s primary. Voters may register to vote and declare their party at the polls on Election Day. See New Mexico’s Republican Party or Democratic Party sites for more details.

In addition to the president, the New Mexico primary election includes the following races:
– U.S. senator
– U.S. representatives
– State elected officials
– State legislators
– Judicial races

Automatic Registration

Your state automatically registers people to vote at the address on their drivers license or other state issued ID card. If you have moved but have not updated your ID with your new address, changed your name or want to add a political party selection, you must update your voter registration. Click here to check to see if you are registered to vote, and update your registration if needed.

Election Day Registration

You can register and cast your ballot on Election Day at your local elections office. Bring a valid ID and proof or residence with you.

Early Voting

Early Voting Dates

05/07/2024
Voting Begins
06/04/2024
Voting Ends

You can vote early in New Mexico

You can return your mail-in ballot to your early voting site.

You can vote early at your county clerk's office. Visit their website for more information.

Preregister

Some states have laws that specifically allow citizens to preregister at a certain age while others allow registration as long as you’re 18 by the next election. Preregistration means you’ll be automatically registered to vote on your 18th birthday without taking any additional steps.

In New Mexico, you can preregister to vote if you are 18 by the next election. Register to vote today!

Some states even let you vote in their primaries at 17 if you’ll be 18 by the general election so you can participate in the whole process!

You can vote in the New Mexico primaries if you are 17 by the next election.