Candidates & Campaigns

2026 Primary Election Candidate Information

2026 Primary Election Overview

The Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

 2026 Primary Election Proclamation

Coming in 2026.

2026 Primary Election Candidate Guidance

More coming soon.

Where and When to File – Proper Filing Officer

Declarations of candidacy and candidate qualification documents will be filed with:

· New Mexico Secretary of State office for Statewide and Congressional Offices. The filing day is Tuesday, February 3, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

· The County Clerk office of the county in which the candidate resides. The filing day is Tuesday, March 10, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

§NMSA 1978, 1-8-26

What to File – Forms

2026 Primary Election Forms Document
2026 Primary Election — Nominating Petition Form (English)
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Elección Primaria 2026 – Petición de Nominación para la Elección Primaria 2026
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2026 Primary Election — Declaration of Candidacy
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Elección Primaria 2026 – Declaración de Candidatura para la Elección Primaria 2026
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2026 Primary Election — Declaration of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate
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Elección Primaria 2026 Declaración de Intención de ser Candidato por Escrito
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2026 Primary Election — Affidavit of Withdrawal of Candidacy
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Elección Primaria 2026 – Declaración de Retirada de Candidatura
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2026 Primary Election — Affidavit of Designation
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Elección Primaria 2026 – Autorización Escrita para la Designación
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2026 Primary Election — Request for Address Confidentiality
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Nominating Petitions

Here are the Nominating Petition Requirements

Campaign Finance Reporting

Certain offices are covered within the Campaign Finance Reporting Act (CRA) and are required to create an online campaign reporting login at https://login.cfis.sos.state.nm.us/.

In accordance with, §NMSA 1978, 1-19-1 to 1-19-37 For more information, please visit: Campaign Finance Reporting Information

Filing Deadlines for Primary Campaign Finance Reports:

More coming soon!

Upcoming Statewide Elections

2025 Regular Local Election: Tuesday November 4, 2025

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)

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