New Mexico holds elections for governor, U.S. Senator, U.S. Representatives, State House Representatives, state executive offices, state Supreme Court and intermediate appellate courts in 2026. There will also be municipal government elections and statewide ballot measures
Here are the important dates for the 2026 election:
- October 6: Early voting begins at County Clerk offices
- October 17: Expanded early voting begins
- October 20: Deadline to request a mail-in ballot
- October 31: Last day of early voting
- November 3: Election Day
Find a sample ballot, voting locations and more here.
Here are answers to a few frequently asked questions for New Mexico elections.
Registration
How do I register to vote? You can register to vote online or by mail here. You can also apply in-person at your county clerk’s office.
What is the deadline to register to vote for the upcoming election? Voter registration closes October 6.
Is same-day voting registration available? Yes, any eligible voter in New Mexico can register to vote or update their voter registration and then vote on the same day.
How can I check voter registration status? You can check your voter registration status as well as update your information here.
Absentee Ballots
How do I apply to get an absentee ballot? You can apply to request an absentee ballot by filling out this form and returning it to your county clerk’s office in person, by phone, mail or email. Find out more here about absentee voting by mail.
What is the deadline to apply for an absentee ballot? The county clerk must receive the application for an absentee ballot no later than Tuesday, October 20.
What is the status of federal rules to regulate absentee and mail-in ballots? As of September 14, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against implementing new absentee ballot requirements, meaning USPS is expected to deliver the ballots as usual.
At the polls
Is there transportation to polling sites? In Albuquerque, anyone can take public transportation for free to their polling site. People can also contact local political parties to see if they provide volunteers to transport you to the polls. Lyft is also offering up to 50% off rides to the polls with the code VOTE26.
Do I need to show an ID to vote? You do not have to present identification to vote in a statewide election. But a physical form of identification is required for first-time New Mexico voters who registered by mail and did not include identification with their voter registration application form. Find more here.
How do I find my polling place? You can find your polling place online here.
How do I see a sample ballot?
- Go here.
- Put in your information
- Click “See my Sample Ballot” on the left-hand side.
You can find more election question answers at the New Mexico Secretary of State website.
Visit our 2026 elections page for more voting and election coverage!
