Be a Voter!
Primary Election - June 5, 2024
General Election - November 5, 2024

It's easy to become a voter,
​and it's easy, safe and secure ​
​to vote in New Mexico.  
New Mexico's elections were ranked #1 in the nation! ​

You can vote early, you can vote by mail, you can vote at a polling station, or you can drop off your ballot into a secure drop box.  New Mexico protects voters' rights and makes it simple to have your voice heard.

What's on the ballot this year?
2024 is a presidential election year. Our Congressman, Gabe Vasquez, is also on the ballot.

Who qualifies to vote?
You must be a resident of New Mexico, a citizen of the United States, and 18 years or older at the time of the election (November 5, 2024). You may register NOW, even though you are only 17, as long as you will be 18 by November 5.

Can someone who was convicted of a felony vote?
As of July 1, 2023, individuals who were convicted of a felony, can vote after they are released from prison, even if they are on parole or probation.

Can I vote by mail?
All registered voters are eligible to vote by mail. Voting by mail, also known as absentee voting, is great, because you don't have to physically go to a polling place, just put your ballot in the mail or a designated drop box prior to the election.  Plus, it's easy - you can request an absentee ballot at nmvote.org.  You can also request an absentee ballot from your county clerk website where you can print and mail an absentee ballot application.

New this year - PERMANENT absentee ballots!
Registered voters in New Mexico for the first time can join a permanent list to receive an absentee ballot by mail in future elections. The Secretary of State’s office is accepting online requests for absentee ballots ahead of the June 5 primary on the website NMVote.org, where qualified voters can opt in to the permanent list. Previously, voters had to request an absentee ballot for each election in a voting process that could involve three or four mail deliveries. Deadline for requesting an absentee ballot before the primary is May 21, 2024.

Need to register to vote or update your registration? 
You can do this right now by going to nmvote.org and following the instructions you see there. If you're voting in the 2024 General Election, you can also register to vote in person at any polling location, the Motor Vehicle Department, the Human Services Department, public libraries, colleges, universities, and at organized voter registration drives. 

Or register and vote on the SAME DAY.
You can also go to your polling place and register right there, right then. This is called "same-day registration" and is available at the polls during the early voting period, right up to, and including, Election Day.

Need a driver's license?  In 2025, you'll automatically be registered as a voter if you haven't yet registered.
As of 2025, you can register to vote at the Motor Vehicle Department (MVD).

Can I  preview the ballot?
Yes! And it's a good idea! You can also take your marked-up sample ballot into the polling booth with you, so you never need to worry about whether you will remember who to vote for. Sample ballot information is available to help voters prepare to cast ballots; go to your county clerk website or call for a sample ballot. 

Coming soon: New Mexico Blue Voter Guide - this guide will break down every ballot throughout NM Congressional District 2 and show you what issues each candidate supports.  You can access it from our website.

You can also learn more here at the NM Secretary of State's office.