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
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Commercial Services
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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.
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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:
Voting and Elections
Native American Voting Rights Act
Native American Voting Rights Act (NAVRA)
Passed by the legislature and signed into law in 2023, the Native American Voting Rights Act bolstered ballot access for Indigenous, tribal, and Pueblo communities throughout New Mexico by ensuring they have input on polling locations, ballot box placements, and the creation of new precincts during redistricting.
The following are important timelines under the act.
| NAVRA Provision | Description | Deadline |
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| Designation of Governmental and Official Building as Mailing Addresses |
A tribe, pueblo or Indian Nation may designate a government or official building for the delivery of mailed ballots or for use on voter registrations for members of that Indian nations, tribe or pueblo. The written request must comply with Subsection D of Section 1-21A-1 NMSA 1978 and 1.10.12.19 NMAC. |
Requests shall be made to the Secretary of State in March or April of any year. (1.10.12.19 NMAC) |
| Election Day Polling Location Requests |
The written request must comply with Subsection D of Section 1-21A-1 NMSA. |
Requests shall be made to the appropriate county clerk between the second Tuesday in March and the second Tuesday in April of each even-numbered year. (1-21A-4 NMSA 1978) |
| Early Voting Polling Location Requests |
The written request must comply with Subsection D of Section 1-21A-1 NMSA. |
Requests shall be made to the appropriate county clerk between the second Tuesday in March and the second Tuesday in April of each odd-numbered year or in January of even-numbered years prior to the issuance of the election proclamation. (1-21A-4 NMSA 1978) |
Upcoming Statewide Elections
2025 Regular Local Election: Tuesday November 4, 2025
PRIMARY ELECTION REPORTING DEADLINES |
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First Primary Report: Due April 13, 2026 Report campaign activity from October 7, 2025, through April 6, 2026 |
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Second Primary Report: Due May 11, 2026 Report campaign activity from April 7, 2026, through May 4, 2026 |
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Third Primary Report: Due May 28, 2026 Report campaign activity from May 5, 2026, through May 26, 2026 |
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Fourth Primary Report: Due July 2, 2026 Report campaign activity from May 27, 2026, through June 27, 2026 |
GENERAL ELECTION REPORTING DEADLINES |
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First General Report: Due September 14, 2026 Report campaign activity from June 28, 2026, through September 7, 2026 |
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Second General Report: Due October 13, 2026 Report campaign activity from September 8, 2026, through October 5, 2026 |
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Third General Report: Due October 29, 2026 Report campaign activity from October 6, 2026, through October 27, 2026 |
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Fourth General Report: Due January 7, 2026 Report campaign activity from October 28, 2026, through December 31, 2026 |
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)
