Voting & Elections
Information on Voting and Elections in the State of New Mexico.
Candidates & Campaigns
Information on how to become a candidate and about complying with campaign finance disclosure and reporting requirements.
Legislation, Lobbying & Legal Resources
Learn about Lobbying in our state. Find Legislative information to include Signed & Chaptered Bills and Legal Resources.
Business Services
Start a business, maintain a business or get general information on registered businesses in New Mexico.
Notary & Apostille
Become a notary, renew your notary commission, or obtain information about apostilles or certification of official documents.
Commercial Services
File UCC's, AG Liens, register a trademark or other commercial filings.
Safe at Home
New Mexico’s statewide address confidentiality program administered by the Secretary of State to assist victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking or similar types of crimes to receive mail using the Secretary of State’s address as a substitute for their own.
Cybersecurity
Learn about how we protect your voter and business information. You might also find a tip or two that will help you secure your information as well.
About New Mexico
Learn about New Mexico Government, History, State Symbols, State Songs and other important information about our state.
Unofficial Election Results
Results will become available after 7 PM on Election Day, November 2, 2021 and will be posted as they are received from the county offices.
Election Results Homepage
Election Day Voter Hotline
Toll Free: 1-800-477-3632
Santa Fe: 505-827-3600 Option 2
The Election Day Voter Hotline is available on Election Day, November 2, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM to assist voters with questions or concerns.
Voter Resources
Online voter resources include:
Candidates & Campaigns
2024 Primary Election Candidate Information
2024 Candidate Guide
Proclamation
Pursuant to 1-8-12, NMSA 1978, the Secretary of State shall by resolution issue a public proclamation in Spanish and English calling a Primary and General Election. The proclamation for the 2024 Election was Issued on January 29, 2024.
Please click HERE for the 2024 Proclamation in English
Please click HERE for the 2024 Proclamation in Spanish
Proclamation Amendment
The Secretary of State may amend the election proclamation by March 5, 2024.
Please click HERE for the 2024 Proclamation Amendment in English
Please click HERE for the 2024 Proclamation Amendment in Spanish
Nominating Petitions
– Click HERE for the 2024 Primary Election Nominating Petition Form (English)
– Click HERE for the 2024 Primary Election Nominating Petition Form (Spanish)
– Click HERE for the 2024 Primary Election Nominating Petition Calculations
– Click HERE to access the Online Candidate Nominating Petition Signature Portal (signup)
– Click HERE to access the User Manual for the Online Candidate Nominating Petition Signature Portal.
– Click HERE to access the Petition Request form, for those requesting copies of petition pages for candidates.
Note: Candidates must print completed online nominating petition pages and include them with required forms when filing for candidacy.
– Minor party forms and calculations will be available in March 2024 (pursuant to 1-8-50 (E), NMSA 1978).
2024 Primary Election Overview
The Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. There are three major political parties in the state: Democratic, Libertarian, Republican.
When to File
Candidates will file with their proper filing officer (see section below “Where to File – Proper Filing Officer”), between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on the following dates:
- February 6, 2024 – Pre-Primary Designation Candidates
- March 12, 2024 – All other offices and candidates who failed to receive party designation
- March 19, 2024 – Write-in Candidates and final opportunity for Pre-Primary designation candidates who failed to receive party designation
Where to File – Proper Filing Officer
Declarations of candidacy, nominating petitions (if required), and any other candidate qualification document(s) will be filed with the proper filing officer on the dates listed above.
The proper filing officer for each office is outlined in 1-1-5.9, NMSA 1978, and is as follows:
- Statewide and federal offices will file with the Secretary of State.
- All other candidates will file with the county clerk in the county in which the candidate resides.
PROPER FILING OFFICER |
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| Secretary of State | County Clerks |
| United States Senator | State Senator |
| United States Representative | State Representative |
| Justice of the Supreme Court | Public Education Commission |
| Judge of the Court of Appeals | District Attorney |
| Metropolitan Court Judge | |
| Magistrate Court Judge | |
| County Sheriff | |
| County Assessor | |
| County Commissioner | |
| County Councilor | |
| County Clerk | |
| County Treasurer | |
| Probate Judge | |
What to File
| Job Title | Open File |
|---|---|
| 2024 Primary Affidavit of Designation | Open File |
| 2024 Primary Declaration of Candidacy | Open File |
| 2024 Primary Declaration of Intent Write in Candidacy for Primary | Open File |
| 2024 Primary Paupers Statement | Open File |
| 2024 Primary Statewide Nominating Petition – English | Open File |
| 2024 Primary Statewide Nominating Petition – Spanish | Open File |
| 2024 Primary Election Request for Address Confidentiality | Open File |
| 2024 Primary Election Statement of Withdrawal of Candidacy | Open File |
Upcoming Statewide Elections
2024 Primary Election: Tuesday, June 4, 2024
2024 General Election: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Quick Contact Information
Mailing & Physical Address
New Mexico Capitol Annex North
325 Don Gaspar, Suite 300
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Hours of Operation
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday through Friday
Toll Free : 1-800-477-3632
Business Services Division
Phone 505-827-3600 (Option 1)
Fax 505-827-4387
Email Business.Services@sos.nm.gov
Bureau of Elections
Phone: 505-827-3600 (Option 2)
Email: Elections@sos.nm.gov
Ethics Division
Phone: 505-827-3600 (Option 2)
Email: Sos.ethics@sos.nm.gov
Receptionist
Phone 505-827-3600 (Option 3)
