Choose the voting method that works for you. Deadlines depend on that method. Check the time and delivery requirements, not just the date. Military, overseas, and emergency voting may have separate rules.
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Register
Regular mail and online registration closes October 6. You can still register and vote in person at an authorized voting location. Bring the required physical photo ID and additional address documentation when needed.
Mail/registration-agent registration closes
Regular registration through this method closes October 6. In-person same-day registration remains available at voting locations with the required documents.
Regular registration through this method closes October 6. In-person same-day registration remains available at voting locations with the required documents.
Same-day registration available through Election Day
Register or update your registration and vote at an authorized voting location through November 3. Bring the required physical photo ID and, when needed, proof of your current address.
Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot online or through the county clerk. Eligible voters can join the permanent absentee list. Return the signed ballot envelope by the receipt deadline; use an official in-person return option when mail time is short.
Absentee application receipt deadline
Your county clerk must receive your application by October 20. Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot; no excuse is required.
Return your ballot by 7 p.m. November 3 to your county clerk, an official county drop box, or a polling location in your county. A postmark alone does not meet the deadline.
November 3, 2026. Poll hours: 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Mountain time. Check your official ballot, voting location, and identification requirements before you go.
Date labels compare calendar dates in Mountain time; “Today” does not mean the cutoff time has not passed. Confirm local times with your election office.
Before You Vote
Key voting questions
How can I find my polling location?
Use the New Mexico election office lookup or contact your local election office before Election Day.
New Mexico voter information lookup
Use New Mexico’s voter information resource to review your personal voting information.
New Mexico's current statewide calendar includes New Mexico General Election 2026 on November 3, 2026. Local ballots may include additional races, questions, or measures.
New Mexico has semi-open primaries. Voters not registered with a qualified party may choose a major-party ballot without changing registration. Major-party voters use their own party’s ballot; qualified minor-party voters must update their registration to participate.
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