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Get StartedYou can register to vote in New Mexico by using one of the following methods:
The application is available in English and Spanish.
You can also register to vote on BallotReady.org.
The process of changing your voter registration is similar to registering to vote for the first time. You can update your voter registration online, by mail, in-person, or during same-day voter registration. You can also use BallotReady.org to check your voter registration status.
The identification that you need to register to vote in New Mexico varies based on the method of registration:
Be prepared to provide the your full NM Driver's License, ID Number or the last 4 digits of your social security number.
YYou must provide a driver's license or state identification number issued by the motor vehicle division of the taxation and revenue department or the last four digits of your social security number. If you are registering to vote for the first time in your jurisdiction and are mailing this registration application, Federal law requires you to show proof of identification the first time you vote. Proof of identification includes: a current and valid photo identification or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or government document that shows your name and address. You may be exempt from this requirement if you submit a COPY of this identification with your mail in voter registration form.
You will need a driver’s license or state identification card issued by the New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division (MVD). Your social security number, driver's license or state ID number, and your date of birth must match the information that is on file with the MVD.
For more information on voting requirements for your state, make a plan to vote on BallotReady.org.
Residents of New Mexico can check their voter registration status through the following methods:
You can also check your voter registration on BallotReady.org.
In New Mexico, you need to be registered to vote at least 0 days before an election to be eligible to cast a ballot.
For the upcoming {{ next_election_name }}, your voter registration application must be:
Yes, New Mexico has same-day voter registration. If you are unable to register by the online or mail deadline, you may register to vote at a polling place. You will be able to cast your ballot immediately after completing your voter registration.
In New Mexico, some early voting locations may participate in same-day registration. Because registration by this method depends on your location, it's best to check with your local county clerk before planning on registering to vote during early voting.
New Mexico residents that fit the following criteria are eligible to register to vote:
New Mexico gives voters the option to choose a political party when registering to vote. It is not required to register, but choosing “no party preference” could limit your ability to participate in presidential primary elections and caucuses.
Note: In-person early voting is sometimes referred to as 'in-person absentee', 'over-the-counter voting', 'assisted voting', or other similar titles. These are all essentially the same processes and will be discussed as one in this section.
For the upcoming {{ next_election_name }}, any registered voter may vote early in person.
In-person early voting may happen in a variety of locations like county election offices, city halls or municipal buildings, public libraries, schools, and community centers. It’s important to note that the availability of early voting can vary significantly by state or even county. They may also change from election to election, so be sure to check your early voting location before you head to the polls.
You can use BallotReady.org to make a plan to vote early and find a specific in-person early voting location, based on your address.
You may also be able to find information on in-person early voting on New Mexico’s Secretary of State website.
For the {{ next_election_name }}, the dates for in-person early voting are as follows:
Generally, in-person early voting in person begins 28 days before Election Day and ends 3 days before Election Day. However, it’s worth checking the specific early voting dates for upcoming elections, as these dates can change or differ for local elections.
According to the New Mexico Secretary of State website, a physical form of identification is only required for first-time voters who registered by mail and did not include identification with their voter registration application form. Acceptable forms of identification include:
If you are not a first-time voter, you should be able to vote in a statewide election without presenting identification. That being said, it never hurts to bring a form of identification to your polling place, just in case!
It’s extremely important to have the appropriate ID when you go to your polling place to vote. However, if you’re not able to present one of the required forms of identification, ask a poll worker about what options you have to vote via provisional ballot.
A provisional ballot gives you the opportunity to vote when your voter registration is not able to be verified. After Election Day, election officials will attempt to verify that you voted in the correct district. This option is only recommended in exceptional circumstances – for example, you forgot your voter ID and you won’t be able to make it back to your polling place before it closes.
Election Day voting hours are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at all polling places statewide in New Mexico.
The Help America Vote Act of 2002 states that election officials conducting federal elections must ensure that each polling place has at least one accessible voting system for individuals with disabilities. This system should provide the same level of privacy and independence as those available to other voters.
Plan ahead by getting in touch with your county clerk to learn more about what specific accommodations are available at your polling place.
For voters in New Mexico, you can find more information on this page from the New Mexico Secretary of State.
According to the New Mexico Secretary of State, all registered New Mexico voters may vote by mail.
If you change your mind about voting by mail, you can still vote in person by casting an affidavit ballot.
New Mexico provides prepaid postage for absentee ballots. You can mail your ballot back without adding any stamps.
You can track your ballot by visiting New Mexico’s ballot tracker on this site.
If you make a plan to vote on BallotReady.org, you’ll receive information regarding:
In some states, absentee voting information can be different based on where you’re located. In our Civic Center, you’ll learn more about how to vote absentee based on your address.
Voter Registration | New Mexico Secretary of State Accessed July 16, 2024
Early Voting in Person | New Mexico Secretary of State. Accessed July 31, 2024.
MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Accessed August 1, 2024.
Voting FAQs | New Mexico Secretary of State. Accessed August 7, 2024.
Voters with Disabilities | New Mexico Secretary of State. Accessed August 7, 2024.
Voter Services | New Mexico Secretary of State. Accessed August 8, 2024.
Democracy Maps. Accessed August 8, 2024.
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