Make Your Voice
Heard in New Mexico
From Hobbs to Loving, every ballot shapes the schools, roads, and future of our communities. Check your registration, find your polling place, and make a plan to vote.
Saturday, May 30
Everything you need.
Register, check your status, find your polls, request a ballot — all in one place.
Register to Vote
Not registered yet? Register online through the NM Secretary of State in minutes.
Register Now (opens in new tab) NM SOSCheck My Registration
Confirm you’re registered at your current address and assigned to the right precinct.
Check Status (opens in new tab) NM SOSFind My Polling Place
Enter your address to locate your assigned polling location and early vote centers.
Find Polling Place (opens in new tab) NM SOSRequest Absentee Ballot
Apply for a mail-in ballot — no excuse needed. Deadline: May 19, 2026.
Request Ballot (opens in new tab) NM SOSTrack My Ballot
Follow your absentee ballot from the mailbox to the counted pile in real time.
Track Now (opens in new tab) BallotpediaWhat’s on My Ballot
Preview your sample ballot, candidates, bond questions, and constitutional amendments.
See Sample Ballot (opens in new tab)Key dates for 2026.
Miss a deadline, miss a vote.
What to bring.
For most New Mexicans, voting is simple — no ID needed. First-time and same-day registrants bring a little more.
Already registered Easy
- Just your name, address, and year of birth
- No photo ID required to vote in person
- A list of who you want to vote for (optional but helpful)
- Water, a snack, and something to read — lines can happen
First-time or same-day registering Bring ID
- A valid photo ID or a current utility bill, bank statement, or government document
- Proof of residence showing your name and NM address
- Last 4 digits of your Social Security number, if applicable
- 20 minutes — the form is short, but verification takes a moment
Your voice. Your language. Your land.
Under the New Mexico Native American Voting Rights Act, every pueblo and tribal community is served by accessible polling, language assistance, and dedicated voter support.
On-tribal-land polling sites are staffed with interpreters. If your preferred language isn’t listed, call the voter hotline — they’ll find a translator.
Access & protection.
No one gets left out. Curbside voting, voter support, and help if anything goes wrong.
NM Voter Hotline
Questions about registration, your ballot, or a problem at the polls? Call the New Mexico Secretary of State’s office directly.
NM Secretary of State 505‑827‑3600Curbside & accessible voting
Every polling place offers curbside voting and accessible machines. Time off work is protected by NM state law.
Accessibility Info (opens in new tab)Trusted resources.
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