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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">How to Vote in New Mexico's 2024 Elections</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 09/19/24 by <b> Julie Goldenberg, Elissa Chudwin</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/new-mexico/elecciones-guia-para-votar-en-nuevo-mexico?intcmp=AE-POL-TOSPA-TOGL-VOTA-NM-ES" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">En español</a></span></span> | <br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Important dates and election information</h2></span></span><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/f0/1d/045282dd4867a3b64ff1e75241fa/election-2023-bul2024.jpg" alt="AARP election buttons final" width="900" height="900" style="height: auto; max-width: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Last day to register to vote: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 8</li><li><b>First day of early voting:</b> Tuesday, Oct. 8</li><li><b>Deadline to request absentee ballot:</b> Tuesday, Oct. 22</li><li><b>Last day of early voting:</b> Saturday, Nov. 2</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Check your registration status using the state’s online <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voter portal.</a></span></span> </li></ul><ul><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> Any registered voter can <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/AbsenteeApplication.aspx?type=RA&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">apply for an absentee ballot</a></span></span> without a reason.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Early voting:</b> Available from Tuesday, Oct. 8, to Saturday, Nov. 2, at your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk</a></span></span>’s office.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. If you didn’t submit voter identification with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/voter-registration-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first-time mail-in registration</a></span></span>, bring a valid photo ID, a current utility bill or government document that displays your name and address. </li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in New Mexico</h2></span></span><p>A 2023 state law mandates that:<br></p><ul><li>Same-day registration is offered at every polling place statewide on Election Day. </li></ul><ul><li>Each county offers at least two ballot drop boxes, although counties can apply to waive this requirement.</li></ul><ul><li>A voluntary permanent absentee voter list be established, so voters can automatically receive an absentee ballot before statewide elections if they choose. </li></ul><ul><li>As part of the state Native American Voting Rights Act, tribes must have access to the same resources for voting as other voters in New Mexico.</li></ul><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p>Register online, by mail or in person by Tuesday, Oct. 8. <br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Register for the first time or make changes to your registration using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/InstructionsStep1.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/VRForms/VRFormEnglishFinal.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration form that you downloaded online, </a></span></span> complete it and mail it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. You can also pick up a registration form from your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Complete your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration and vote </a></span></span>at your county clerk’s office during the early voting period. Additional early voting sites also may offer same-day voter registration. Check with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/80/f2/03987e18497192d37a6c39e3bc23/400px-vote-new-mexico-2024.jpg" alt="Voting Rights New Mexico" width="400" height="266" style="height: auto; max-width: 430px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Residents fill out general election ballots in Santa Fe, New Mexico. </figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Morgan Lee/AP Photo</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/same-day-voter-registration/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Same-day registration</a></span></span> is available at every polling location in your county. Bring an<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> acceptable form of ID,</a></span></span> such as a New Mexico driver’s license or state ID card or a document displaying your address, along with a photo ID.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>Use the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online voter portal</a></span></span> to verify your registration status.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>The county clerk must receive your absentee ballot application by Tuesday, Oct. 22. <br></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Complete the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/AbsenteeApplication.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online application form.</a></span></span> </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print and fill out the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://api.realfile.rtsclients.com/PublicFiles/ee3072ab0d43456cb15a51f7d82c77a2/dbc22267-91b2-42c2-83a2-149d7c8b55ce/Absentee%20Ballot%20Paper%20Application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot application</a></span></span>, then mail it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office.</a></span></span> Absentee ballot requests must be received 14 days before an election — that’s Tuesday, Oct. 22. But you’re encouraged to apply as soon as possible.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Visit your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> to request an application in person. You can also print and complete the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://api.realfile.rtsclients.com/PublicFiles/ee3072ab0d43456cb15a51f7d82c77a2/dbc22267-91b2-42c2-83a2-149d7c8b55ce/Absentee%20Ballot%20Paper%20Application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot application</a></span></span>, then deliver it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone: </b>Call your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county clerk’s office</a></span></span> to request an application.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning an absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Open your envelope and read the instructions written on the yellow paper inside. Fill out your ballot, fold your ballot and put it in the inner envelope. Then, put the inner envelope into the outer envelope. Seal and sign the outer envelope and return it:<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Send your ballot to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. It must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Hand-deliver your ballot to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> or any Election Day polling site by 7 p.m. on Election Day. </li></ul><p>Track your absentee ballot through the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx?tab=AbsenteeTracker" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voter portal.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Find early voting locations and operating hours on the state <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elections website</a></span></span> or by contacting your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5. <br><br>Sample ballots are available on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>Voter identification is only required for <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">same-day registration</a></span></span> and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/voter-registration-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first-time New Mexico voters</a></span></span> who completed their registration by mail and did not submit identification with their form.<br><br>For same-day registration, bring a New Mexico driver’s license or state ID card, or a document displaying your address in the county, along with a photo ID. If you are a first-time voter who did not submit identification with your registration by mail, bring a valid photo ID, current utility bill, bank statement or document displaying your name and address.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>People with a disability may vote using an absentee ballot, which can be delivered to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> in person or by mail by a voter’s caregiver or member of their immediate family. Those in a nursing home or long-term care facility may also use this option.<br><br>If you have a visual impairment, you may request a special absentee ballot. You may request assistance at a polling station or use an accessible voting machine. For more information, visit the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voters-with-disabilities-faqs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elections website</a></span></span>.<br><br>Accessible voting machines are available at every polling station.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was updated on Sept. 19, 2024, with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Julie Goldenberg is an associate editor of </i>AARP The Magazine<i> and the </i>AARP Bulletin<i>. She is a graduate of Columbia Journalism School and is based in New York City.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/?cmp=RDRCT-b895d461-20200401" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP’s political coverage </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/new-york" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span> </li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/caregiving-advocacy/?CMP=RDRCT-CON-CAREFORCAREGIVERS-02162024" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP New Mexico. 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max-width: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Last day to register to vote: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 8</li><li><b>First day of early voting:</b> Tuesday, Oct. 8</li><li><b>Deadline to request absentee ballot:</b> Tuesday, Oct. 22</li><li><b>Last day of early voting:</b> Saturday, Nov. 2</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Check your registration status using the state’s online <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voter portal.</a></span></span> </li></ul><ul><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> Any registered voter can <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/AbsenteeApplication.aspx?type=RA&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">apply for an absentee ballot</a></span></span> without a reason.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Early voting:</b> Available from Tuesday, Oct. 8, to Saturday, Nov. 2, at your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk</a></span></span>’s office.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. If you didn’t submit voter identification with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/voter-registration-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first-time mail-in registration</a></span></span>, bring a valid photo ID, a current utility bill or government document that displays your name and address. </li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in New Mexico</h2></span></span><p>A 2023 state law mandates that:<br></p><ul><li>Same-day registration is offered at every polling place statewide on Election Day. </li></ul><ul><li>Each county offers at least two ballot drop boxes, although counties can apply to waive this requirement.</li></ul><ul><li>A voluntary permanent absentee voter list be established, so voters can automatically receive an absentee ballot before statewide elections if they choose. </li></ul><ul><li>As part of the state Native American Voting Rights Act, tribes must have access to the same resources for voting as other voters in New Mexico.</li></ul><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p>Register online, by mail or in person by Tuesday, Oct. 8. <br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Register for the first time or make changes to your registration using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/InstructionsStep1.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/VRForms/VRFormEnglishFinal.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration form that you downloaded online, </a></span></span> complete it and mail it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. You can also pick up a registration form from your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Complete your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration and vote </a></span></span>at your county clerk’s office during the early voting period. Additional early voting sites also may offer same-day voter registration. Check with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/80/f2/03987e18497192d37a6c39e3bc23/400px-vote-new-mexico-2024.jpg" alt="Voting Rights New Mexico" width="400" height="266" style="height: auto; max-width: 430px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Residents fill out general election ballots in Santa Fe, New Mexico. </figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Morgan Lee/AP Photo</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/same-day-voter-registration/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Same-day registration</a></span></span> is available at every polling location in your county. Bring an<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> acceptable form of ID,</a></span></span> such as a New Mexico driver’s license or state ID card or a document displaying your address, along with a photo ID.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>Use the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online voter portal</a></span></span> to verify your registration status.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>The county clerk must receive your absentee ballot application by Tuesday, Oct. 22. <br></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Complete the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/AbsenteeApplication.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online application form.</a></span></span> </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print and fill out the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://api.realfile.rtsclients.com/PublicFiles/ee3072ab0d43456cb15a51f7d82c77a2/dbc22267-91b2-42c2-83a2-149d7c8b55ce/Absentee%20Ballot%20Paper%20Application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot application</a></span></span>, then mail it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office.</a></span></span> Absentee ballot requests must be received 14 days before an election — that’s Tuesday, Oct. 22. But you’re encouraged to apply as soon as possible.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Visit your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> to request an application in person. You can also print and complete the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://api.realfile.rtsclients.com/PublicFiles/ee3072ab0d43456cb15a51f7d82c77a2/dbc22267-91b2-42c2-83a2-149d7c8b55ce/Absentee%20Ballot%20Paper%20Application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot application</a></span></span>, then deliver it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone: </b>Call your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county clerk’s office</a></span></span> to request an application.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning an absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Open your envelope and read the instructions written on the yellow paper inside. Fill out your ballot, fold your ballot and put it in the inner envelope. Then, put the inner envelope into the outer envelope. Seal and sign the outer envelope and return it:<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Send your ballot to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. It must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Hand-deliver your ballot to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> or any Election Day polling site by 7 p.m. on Election Day. </li></ul><p>Track your absentee ballot through the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx?tab=AbsenteeTracker" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voter portal.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Find early voting locations and operating hours on the state <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elections website</a></span></span> or by contacting your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5. <br><br>Sample ballots are available on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>Voter identification is only required for <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">same-day registration</a></span></span> and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/voter-registration-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first-time New Mexico voters</a></span></span> who completed their registration by mail and did not submit identification with their form.<br><br>For same-day registration, bring a New Mexico driver’s license or state ID card, or a document displaying your address in the county, along with a photo ID. If you are a first-time voter who did not submit identification with your registration by mail, bring a valid photo ID, current utility bill, bank statement or document displaying your name and address.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>People with a disability may vote using an absentee ballot, which can be delivered to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> in person or by mail by a voter’s caregiver or member of their immediate family. Those in a nursing home or long-term care facility may also use this option.<br><br>If you have a visual impairment, you may request a special absentee ballot. You may request assistance at a polling station or use an accessible voting machine. For more information, visit the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voters-with-disabilities-faqs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elections website</a></span></span>.<br><br>Accessible voting machines are available at every polling station.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was updated on Sept. 19, 2024, with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Julie Goldenberg is an associate editor of </i>AARP The Magazine<i> and the </i>AARP Bulletin<i>. She is a graduate of Columbia Journalism School and is based in New York City.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/?cmp=RDRCT-b895d461-20200401" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP’s political coverage </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/new-york" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span> </li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/caregiving-advocacy/?CMP=RDRCT-CON-CAREFORCAREGIVERS-02162024" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP New Mexico. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">How to Vote in New Mexico's 2024 Elections</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 09/19/24 by <b> Julie Goldenberg, Elissa Chudwin</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/new-mexico/elecciones-guia-para-votar-en-nuevo-mexico?intcmp=AE-POL-TOSPA-TOGL-VOTA-NM-ES" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">En español</a></span></span> | <br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Important dates and election information</h2></span></span><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/f0/1d/045282dd4867a3b64ff1e75241fa/election-2023-bul2024.jpg" alt="AARP election buttons final" width="900" height="900" style="height: auto; max-width: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Last day to register to vote: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 8</li><li><b>First day of early voting:</b> Tuesday, Oct. 8</li><li><b>Deadline to request absentee ballot:</b> Tuesday, Oct. 22</li><li><b>Last day of early voting:</b> Saturday, Nov. 2</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Check your registration status using the state’s online <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voter portal.</a></span></span> </li></ul><ul><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> Any registered voter can <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/AbsenteeApplication.aspx?type=RA&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">apply for an absentee ballot</a></span></span> without a reason.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Early voting:</b> Available from Tuesday, Oct. 8, to Saturday, Nov. 2, at your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk</a></span></span>’s office.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. If you didn’t submit voter identification with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/voter-registration-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first-time mail-in registration</a></span></span>, bring a valid photo ID, a current utility bill or government document that displays your name and address. </li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in New Mexico</h2></span></span><p>A 2023 state law mandates that:<br></p><ul><li>Same-day registration is offered at every polling place statewide on Election Day. </li></ul><ul><li>Each county offers at least two ballot drop boxes, although counties can apply to waive this requirement.</li></ul><ul><li>A voluntary permanent absentee voter list be established, so voters can automatically receive an absentee ballot before statewide elections if they choose. </li></ul><ul><li>As part of the state Native American Voting Rights Act, tribes must have access to the same resources for voting as other voters in New Mexico.</li></ul><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p>Register online, by mail or in person by Tuesday, Oct. 8. <br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Register for the first time or make changes to your registration using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/InstructionsStep1.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/VRForms/VRFormEnglishFinal.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration form that you downloaded online, </a></span></span> complete it and mail it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. You can also pick up a registration form from your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Complete your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration and vote </a></span></span>at your county clerk’s office during the early voting period. Additional early voting sites also may offer same-day voter registration. Check with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/80/f2/03987e18497192d37a6c39e3bc23/400px-vote-new-mexico-2024.jpg" alt="Voting Rights New Mexico" width="400" height="266" style="height: auto; max-width: 430px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Residents fill out general election ballots in Santa Fe, New Mexico. </figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Morgan Lee/AP Photo</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/same-day-voter-registration/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Same-day registration</a></span></span> is available at every polling location in your county. Bring an<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> acceptable form of ID,</a></span></span> such as a New Mexico driver’s license or state ID card or a document displaying your address, along with a photo ID.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>Use the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online voter portal</a></span></span> to verify your registration status.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>The county clerk must receive your absentee ballot application by Tuesday, Oct. 22. <br></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Complete the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/AbsenteeApplication.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online application form.</a></span></span> </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print and fill out the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://api.realfile.rtsclients.com/PublicFiles/ee3072ab0d43456cb15a51f7d82c77a2/dbc22267-91b2-42c2-83a2-149d7c8b55ce/Absentee%20Ballot%20Paper%20Application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot application</a></span></span>, then mail it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office.</a></span></span> Absentee ballot requests must be received 14 days before an election — that’s Tuesday, Oct. 22. But you’re encouraged to apply as soon as possible.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Visit your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> to request an application in person. You can also print and complete the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://api.realfile.rtsclients.com/PublicFiles/ee3072ab0d43456cb15a51f7d82c77a2/dbc22267-91b2-42c2-83a2-149d7c8b55ce/Absentee%20Ballot%20Paper%20Application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot application</a></span></span>, then deliver it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone: </b>Call your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county clerk’s office</a></span></span> to request an application.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning an absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Open your envelope and read the instructions written on the yellow paper inside. Fill out your ballot, fold your ballot and put it in the inner envelope. Then, put the inner envelope into the outer envelope. Seal and sign the outer envelope and return it:<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Send your ballot to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. It must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Hand-deliver your ballot to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> or any Election Day polling site by 7 p.m. on Election Day. </li></ul><p>Track your absentee ballot through the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx?tab=AbsenteeTracker" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voter portal.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Find early voting locations and operating hours on the state <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elections website</a></span></span> or by contacting your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5. <br><br>Sample ballots are available on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>Voter identification is only required for <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">same-day registration</a></span></span> and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/voter-registration-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first-time New Mexico voters</a></span></span> who completed their registration by mail and did not submit identification with their form.<br><br>For same-day registration, bring a New Mexico driver’s license or state ID card, or a document displaying your address in the county, along with a photo ID. If you are a first-time voter who did not submit identification with your registration by mail, bring a valid photo ID, current utility bill, bank statement or document displaying your name and address.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>People with a disability may vote using an absentee ballot, which can be delivered to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> in person or by mail by a voter’s caregiver or member of their immediate family. Those in a nursing home or long-term care facility may also use this option.<br><br>If you have a visual impairment, you may request a special absentee ballot. You may request assistance at a polling station or use an accessible voting machine. For more information, visit the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voters-with-disabilities-faqs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elections website</a></span></span>.<br><br>Accessible voting machines are available at every polling station.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was updated on Sept. 19, 2024, with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Julie Goldenberg is an associate editor of </i>AARP The Magazine<i> and the </i>AARP Bulletin<i>. She is a graduate of Columbia Journalism School and is based in New York City.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/?cmp=RDRCT-b895d461-20200401" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP’s political coverage </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/new-york" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span> </li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/caregiving-advocacy/?CMP=RDRCT-CON-CAREFORCAREGIVERS-02162024" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP New Mexico. 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max-width: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Last day to register to vote: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 8</li><li><b>First day of early voting:</b> Tuesday, Oct. 8</li><li><b>Deadline to request absentee ballot:</b> Tuesday, Oct. 22</li><li><b>Last day of early voting:</b> Saturday, Nov. 2</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Check your registration status using the state’s online <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voter portal.</a></span></span> </li></ul><ul><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> Any registered voter can <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/AbsenteeApplication.aspx?type=RA&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">apply for an absentee ballot</a></span></span> without a reason.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Early voting:</b> Available from Tuesday, Oct. 8, to Saturday, Nov. 2, at your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk</a></span></span>’s office.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. If you didn’t submit voter identification with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/voter-registration-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first-time mail-in registration</a></span></span>, bring a valid photo ID, a current utility bill or government document that displays your name and address. </li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in New Mexico</h2></span></span><p>A 2023 state law mandates that:<br></p><ul><li>Same-day registration is offered at every polling place statewide on Election Day. </li></ul><ul><li>Each county offers at least two ballot drop boxes, although counties can apply to waive this requirement.</li></ul><ul><li>A voluntary permanent absentee voter list be established, so voters can automatically receive an absentee ballot before statewide elections if they choose. </li></ul><ul><li>As part of the state Native American Voting Rights Act, tribes must have access to the same resources for voting as other voters in New Mexico.</li></ul><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p>Register online, by mail or in person by Tuesday, Oct. 8. <br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Register for the first time or make changes to your registration using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/InstructionsStep1.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/VRForms/VRFormEnglishFinal.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration form that you downloaded online, </a></span></span> complete it and mail it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. You can also pick up a registration form from your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Complete your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration and vote </a></span></span>at your county clerk’s office during the early voting period. Additional early voting sites also may offer same-day voter registration. Check with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/80/f2/03987e18497192d37a6c39e3bc23/400px-vote-new-mexico-2024.jpg" alt="Voting Rights New Mexico" width="400" height="266" style="height: auto; max-width: 430px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Residents fill out general election ballots in Santa Fe, New Mexico. </figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Morgan Lee/AP Photo</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/same-day-voter-registration/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Same-day registration</a></span></span> is available at every polling location in your county. Bring an<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> acceptable form of ID,</a></span></span> such as a New Mexico driver’s license or state ID card or a document displaying your address, along with a photo ID.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>Use the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online voter portal</a></span></span> to verify your registration status.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>The county clerk must receive your absentee ballot application by Tuesday, Oct. 22. <br></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Complete the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/AbsenteeApplication.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online application form.</a></span></span> </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print and fill out the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://api.realfile.rtsclients.com/PublicFiles/ee3072ab0d43456cb15a51f7d82c77a2/dbc22267-91b2-42c2-83a2-149d7c8b55ce/Absentee%20Ballot%20Paper%20Application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot application</a></span></span>, then mail it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office.</a></span></span> Absentee ballot requests must be received 14 days before an election — that’s Tuesday, Oct. 22. But you’re encouraged to apply as soon as possible.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Visit your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> to request an application in person. You can also print and complete the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://api.realfile.rtsclients.com/PublicFiles/ee3072ab0d43456cb15a51f7d82c77a2/dbc22267-91b2-42c2-83a2-149d7c8b55ce/Absentee%20Ballot%20Paper%20Application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot application</a></span></span>, then deliver it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone: </b>Call your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county clerk’s office</a></span></span> to request an application.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning an absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Open your envelope and read the instructions written on the yellow paper inside. Fill out your ballot, fold your ballot and put it in the inner envelope. Then, put the inner envelope into the outer envelope. Seal and sign the outer envelope and return it:<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Send your ballot to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. It must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Hand-deliver your ballot to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> or any Election Day polling site by 7 p.m. on Election Day. </li></ul><p>Track your absentee ballot through the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx?tab=AbsenteeTracker" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voter portal.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Find early voting locations and operating hours on the state <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elections website</a></span></span> or by contacting your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5. <br><br>Sample ballots are available on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>Voter identification is only required for <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">same-day registration</a></span></span> and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/voter-registration-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first-time New Mexico voters</a></span></span> who completed their registration by mail and did not submit identification with their form.<br><br>For same-day registration, bring a New Mexico driver’s license or state ID card, or a document displaying your address in the county, along with a photo ID. If you are a first-time voter who did not submit identification with your registration by mail, bring a valid photo ID, current utility bill, bank statement or document displaying your name and address.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>People with a disability may vote using an absentee ballot, which can be delivered to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> in person or by mail by a voter’s caregiver or member of their immediate family. Those in a nursing home or long-term care facility may also use this option.<br><br>If you have a visual impairment, you may request a special absentee ballot. You may request assistance at a polling station or use an accessible voting machine. For more information, visit the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voters-with-disabilities-faqs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elections website</a></span></span>.<br><br>Accessible voting machines are available at every polling station.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was updated on Sept. 19, 2024, with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Julie Goldenberg is an associate editor of </i>AARP The Magazine<i> and the </i>AARP Bulletin<i>. She is a graduate of Columbia Journalism School and is based in New York City.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/?cmp=RDRCT-b895d461-20200401" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP’s political coverage </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/new-york" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span> </li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/caregiving-advocacy/?CMP=RDRCT-CON-CAREFORCAREGIVERS-02162024" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP New Mexico. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">How to Vote in New Mexico's 2024 Elections</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 09/19/24 by <b> Julie Goldenberg, Elissa Chudwin</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/new-mexico/elecciones-guia-para-votar-en-nuevo-mexico?intcmp=AE-POL-TOSPA-TOGL-VOTA-NM-ES" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">En español</a></span></span> | <br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Important dates and election information</h2></span></span><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/f0/1d/045282dd4867a3b64ff1e75241fa/election-2023-bul2024.jpg" alt="AARP election buttons final" width="900" height="900" style="height: auto; max-width: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Last day to register to vote: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 8</li><li><b>First day of early voting:</b> Tuesday, Oct. 8</li><li><b>Deadline to request absentee ballot:</b> Tuesday, Oct. 22</li><li><b>Last day of early voting:</b> Saturday, Nov. 2</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Check your registration status using the state’s online <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voter portal.</a></span></span> </li></ul><ul><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> Any registered voter can <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/AbsenteeApplication.aspx?type=RA&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">apply for an absentee ballot</a></span></span> without a reason.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Early voting:</b> Available from Tuesday, Oct. 8, to Saturday, Nov. 2, at your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk</a></span></span>’s office.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. If you didn’t submit voter identification with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/voter-registration-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first-time mail-in registration</a></span></span>, bring a valid photo ID, a current utility bill or government document that displays your name and address. </li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in New Mexico</h2></span></span><p>A 2023 state law mandates that:<br></p><ul><li>Same-day registration is offered at every polling place statewide on Election Day. </li></ul><ul><li>Each county offers at least two ballot drop boxes, although counties can apply to waive this requirement.</li></ul><ul><li>A voluntary permanent absentee voter list be established, so voters can automatically receive an absentee ballot before statewide elections if they choose. </li></ul><ul><li>As part of the state Native American Voting Rights Act, tribes must have access to the same resources for voting as other voters in New Mexico.</li></ul><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p>Register online, by mail or in person by Tuesday, Oct. 8. <br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Register for the first time or make changes to your registration using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/InstructionsStep1.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/VRForms/VRFormEnglishFinal.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration form that you downloaded online, </a></span></span> complete it and mail it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. You can also pick up a registration form from your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Complete your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration and vote </a></span></span>at your county clerk’s office during the early voting period. Additional early voting sites also may offer same-day voter registration. Check with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/80/f2/03987e18497192d37a6c39e3bc23/400px-vote-new-mexico-2024.jpg" alt="Voting Rights New Mexico" width="400" height="266" style="height: auto; max-width: 430px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Residents fill out general election ballots in Santa Fe, New Mexico. </figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Morgan Lee/AP Photo</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/same-day-voter-registration/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Same-day registration</a></span></span> is available at every polling location in your county. Bring an<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> acceptable form of ID,</a></span></span> such as a New Mexico driver’s license or state ID card or a document displaying your address, along with a photo ID.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>Use the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online voter portal</a></span></span> to verify your registration status.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>The county clerk must receive your absentee ballot application by Tuesday, Oct. 22. <br></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Complete the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/AbsenteeApplication.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online application form.</a></span></span> </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print and fill out the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://api.realfile.rtsclients.com/PublicFiles/ee3072ab0d43456cb15a51f7d82c77a2/dbc22267-91b2-42c2-83a2-149d7c8b55ce/Absentee%20Ballot%20Paper%20Application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot application</a></span></span>, then mail it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office.</a></span></span> Absentee ballot requests must be received 14 days before an election — that’s Tuesday, Oct. 22. But you’re encouraged to apply as soon as possible.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Visit your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> to request an application in person. You can also print and complete the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://api.realfile.rtsclients.com/PublicFiles/ee3072ab0d43456cb15a51f7d82c77a2/dbc22267-91b2-42c2-83a2-149d7c8b55ce/Absentee%20Ballot%20Paper%20Application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot application</a></span></span>, then deliver it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone: </b>Call your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county clerk’s office</a></span></span> to request an application.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning an absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Open your envelope and read the instructions written on the yellow paper inside. Fill out your ballot, fold your ballot and put it in the inner envelope. Then, put the inner envelope into the outer envelope. Seal and sign the outer envelope and return it:<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Send your ballot to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. It must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Hand-deliver your ballot to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> or any Election Day polling site by 7 p.m. on Election Day. </li></ul><p>Track your absentee ballot through the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx?tab=AbsenteeTracker" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voter portal.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Find early voting locations and operating hours on the state <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elections website</a></span></span> or by contacting your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5. <br><br>Sample ballots are available on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>Voter identification is only required for <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">same-day registration</a></span></span> and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/voter-registration-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first-time New Mexico voters</a></span></span> who completed their registration by mail and did not submit identification with their form.<br><br>For same-day registration, bring a New Mexico driver’s license or state ID card, or a document displaying your address in the county, along with a photo ID. If you are a first-time voter who did not submit identification with your registration by mail, bring a valid photo ID, current utility bill, bank statement or document displaying your name and address.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>People with a disability may vote using an absentee ballot, which can be delivered to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> in person or by mail by a voter’s caregiver or member of their immediate family. Those in a nursing home or long-term care facility may also use this option.<br><br>If you have a visual impairment, you may request a special absentee ballot. You may request assistance at a polling station or use an accessible voting machine. For more information, visit the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voters-with-disabilities-faqs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elections website</a></span></span>.<br><br>Accessible voting machines are available at every polling station.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was updated on Sept. 19, 2024, with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Julie Goldenberg is an associate editor of </i>AARP The Magazine<i> and the </i>AARP Bulletin<i>. She is a graduate of Columbia Journalism School and is based in New York City.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/?cmp=RDRCT-b895d461-20200401" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP’s political coverage </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/new-york" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span> </li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/caregiving-advocacy/?CMP=RDRCT-CON-CAREFORCAREGIVERS-02162024" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP New Mexico. 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max-width: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Last day to register to vote: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 8</li><li><b>First day of early voting:</b> Tuesday, Oct. 8</li><li><b>Deadline to request absentee ballot:</b> Tuesday, Oct. 22</li><li><b>Last day of early voting:</b> Saturday, Nov. 2</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Check your registration status using the state’s online <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voter portal.</a></span></span> </li></ul><ul><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> Any registered voter can <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/AbsenteeApplication.aspx?type=RA&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">apply for an absentee ballot</a></span></span> without a reason.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Early voting:</b> Available from Tuesday, Oct. 8, to Saturday, Nov. 2, at your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk</a></span></span>’s office.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. If you didn’t submit voter identification with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/voter-registration-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first-time mail-in registration</a></span></span>, bring a valid photo ID, a current utility bill or government document that displays your name and address. </li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in New Mexico</h2></span></span><p>A 2023 state law mandates that:<br></p><ul><li>Same-day registration is offered at every polling place statewide on Election Day. </li></ul><ul><li>Each county offers at least two ballot drop boxes, although counties can apply to waive this requirement.</li></ul><ul><li>A voluntary permanent absentee voter list be established, so voters can automatically receive an absentee ballot before statewide elections if they choose. </li></ul><ul><li>As part of the state Native American Voting Rights Act, tribes must have access to the same resources for voting as other voters in New Mexico.</li></ul><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p>Register online, by mail or in person by Tuesday, Oct. 8. <br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Register for the first time or make changes to your registration using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/InstructionsStep1.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/VRForms/VRFormEnglishFinal.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration form that you downloaded online, </a></span></span> complete it and mail it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. You can also pick up a registration form from your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Complete your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration and vote </a></span></span>at your county clerk’s office during the early voting period. Additional early voting sites also may offer same-day voter registration. Check with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/80/f2/03987e18497192d37a6c39e3bc23/400px-vote-new-mexico-2024.jpg" alt="Voting Rights New Mexico" width="400" height="266" style="height: auto; max-width: 430px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Residents fill out general election ballots in Santa Fe, New Mexico. </figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Morgan Lee/AP Photo</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/same-day-voter-registration/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Same-day registration</a></span></span> is available at every polling location in your county. Bring an<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> acceptable form of ID,</a></span></span> such as a New Mexico driver’s license or state ID card or a document displaying your address, along with a photo ID.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>Use the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online voter portal</a></span></span> to verify your registration status.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>The county clerk must receive your absentee ballot application by Tuesday, Oct. 22. <br></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Complete the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/AbsenteeApplication.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online application form.</a></span></span> </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print and fill out the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://api.realfile.rtsclients.com/PublicFiles/ee3072ab0d43456cb15a51f7d82c77a2/dbc22267-91b2-42c2-83a2-149d7c8b55ce/Absentee%20Ballot%20Paper%20Application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot application</a></span></span>, then mail it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office.</a></span></span> Absentee ballot requests must be received 14 days before an election — that’s Tuesday, Oct. 22. But you’re encouraged to apply as soon as possible.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Visit your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> to request an application in person. You can also print and complete the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://api.realfile.rtsclients.com/PublicFiles/ee3072ab0d43456cb15a51f7d82c77a2/dbc22267-91b2-42c2-83a2-149d7c8b55ce/Absentee%20Ballot%20Paper%20Application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot application</a></span></span>, then deliver it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone: </b>Call your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county clerk’s office</a></span></span> to request an application.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning an absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Open your envelope and read the instructions written on the yellow paper inside. Fill out your ballot, fold your ballot and put it in the inner envelope. Then, put the inner envelope into the outer envelope. Seal and sign the outer envelope and return it:<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Send your ballot to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. It must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Hand-deliver your ballot to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> or any Election Day polling site by 7 p.m. on Election Day. </li></ul><p>Track your absentee ballot through the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx?tab=AbsenteeTracker" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voter portal.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Find early voting locations and operating hours on the state <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elections website</a></span></span> or by contacting your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5. <br><br>Sample ballots are available on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>Voter identification is only required for <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">same-day registration</a></span></span> and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/voter-registration-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first-time New Mexico voters</a></span></span> who completed their registration by mail and did not submit identification with their form.<br><br>For same-day registration, bring a New Mexico driver’s license or state ID card, or a document displaying your address in the county, along with a photo ID. If you are a first-time voter who did not submit identification with your registration by mail, bring a valid photo ID, current utility bill, bank statement or document displaying your name and address.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>People with a disability may vote using an absentee ballot, which can be delivered to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> in person or by mail by a voter’s caregiver or member of their immediate family. Those in a nursing home or long-term care facility may also use this option.<br><br>If you have a visual impairment, you may request a special absentee ballot. You may request assistance at a polling station or use an accessible voting machine. For more information, visit the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voters-with-disabilities-faqs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elections website</a></span></span>.<br><br>Accessible voting machines are available at every polling station.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was updated on Sept. 19, 2024, with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Julie Goldenberg is an associate editor of </i>AARP The Magazine<i> and the </i>AARP Bulletin<i>. She is a graduate of Columbia Journalism School and is based in New York City.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/?cmp=RDRCT-b895d461-20200401" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP’s political coverage </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/new-york" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span> </li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/caregiving-advocacy/?CMP=RDRCT-CON-CAREFORCAREGIVERS-02162024" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP New Mexico. 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If you didn’t submit voter identification with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/voter-registration-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first-time mail-in registration</a></span></span>, bring a valid photo ID, a current utility bill or government document that displays your name and address. </li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in New Mexico</h2></span></span><p>A 2023 state law mandates that:<br></p><ul><li>Same-day registration is offered at every polling place statewide on Election Day. </li></ul><ul><li>Each county offers at least two ballot drop boxes, although counties can apply to waive this requirement.</li></ul><ul><li>A voluntary permanent absentee voter list be established, so voters can automatically receive an absentee ballot before statewide elections if they choose. </li></ul><ul><li>As part of the state Native American Voting Rights Act, tribes must have access to the same resources for voting as other voters in New Mexico.</li></ul><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p>Register online, by mail or in person by Tuesday, Oct. 8. <br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Register for the first time or make changes to your registration using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/InstructionsStep1.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/VRForms/VRFormEnglishFinal.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration form that you downloaded online, </a></span></span> complete it and mail it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. You can also pick up a registration form from your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Complete your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration and vote </a></span></span>at your county clerk’s office during the early voting period. Additional early voting sites also may offer same-day voter registration. Check with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/80/f2/03987e18497192d37a6c39e3bc23/400px-vote-new-mexico-2024.jpg" alt="Voting Rights New Mexico" width="400" height="266" style="height: auto; max-width: 430px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Residents fill out general election ballots in Santa Fe, New Mexico. </figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Morgan Lee/AP Photo</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/same-day-voter-registration/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Same-day registration</a></span></span> is available at every polling location in your county. Bring an<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> acceptable form of ID,</a></span></span> such as a New Mexico driver’s license or state ID card or a document displaying your address, along with a photo ID.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>Use the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online voter portal</a></span></span> to verify your registration status.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>The county clerk must receive your absentee ballot application by Tuesday, Oct. 22. <br></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Complete the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/AbsenteeApplication.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online application form.</a></span></span> </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print and fill out the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://api.realfile.rtsclients.com/PublicFiles/ee3072ab0d43456cb15a51f7d82c77a2/dbc22267-91b2-42c2-83a2-149d7c8b55ce/Absentee%20Ballot%20Paper%20Application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot application</a></span></span>, then mail it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office.</a></span></span> Absentee ballot requests must be received 14 days before an election — that’s Tuesday, Oct. 22. But you’re encouraged to apply as soon as possible.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Visit your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> to request an application in person. You can also print and complete the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://api.realfile.rtsclients.com/PublicFiles/ee3072ab0d43456cb15a51f7d82c77a2/dbc22267-91b2-42c2-83a2-149d7c8b55ce/Absentee%20Ballot%20Paper%20Application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot application</a></span></span>, then deliver it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone: </b>Call your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county clerk’s office</a></span></span> to request an application.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning an absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Open your envelope and read the instructions written on the yellow paper inside. Fill out your ballot, fold your ballot and put it in the inner envelope. Then, put the inner envelope into the outer envelope. Seal and sign the outer envelope and return it:<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Send your ballot to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. It must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Hand-deliver your ballot to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> or any Election Day polling site by 7 p.m. on Election Day. </li></ul><p>Track your absentee ballot through the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx?tab=AbsenteeTracker" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voter portal.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Find early voting locations and operating hours on the state <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elections website</a></span></span> or by contacting your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5. <br><br>Sample ballots are available on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>Voter identification is only required for <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">same-day registration</a></span></span> and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/voter-registration-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first-time New Mexico voters</a></span></span> who completed their registration by mail and did not submit identification with their form.<br><br>For same-day registration, bring a New Mexico driver’s license or state ID card, or a document displaying your address in the county, along with a photo ID. If you are a first-time voter who did not submit identification with your registration by mail, bring a valid photo ID, current utility bill, bank statement or document displaying your name and address.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>People with a disability may vote using an absentee ballot, which can be delivered to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> in person or by mail by a voter’s caregiver or member of their immediate family. Those in a nursing home or long-term care facility may also use this option.<br><br>If you have a visual impairment, you may request a special absentee ballot. You may request assistance at a polling station or use an accessible voting machine. For more information, visit the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voters-with-disabilities-faqs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elections website</a></span></span>.<br><br>Accessible voting machines are available at every polling station.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was updated on Sept. 19, 2024, with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Julie Goldenberg is an associate editor of </i>AARP The Magazine<i> and the </i>AARP Bulletin<i>. She is a graduate of Columbia Journalism School and is based in New York City.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/?cmp=RDRCT-b895d461-20200401" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP’s political coverage </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/new-york" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span> </li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/caregiving-advocacy/?CMP=RDRCT-CON-CAREFORCAREGIVERS-02162024" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP New Mexico. 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max-width: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Last day to register to vote: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 8</li><li><b>First day of early voting:</b> Tuesday, Oct. 8</li><li><b>Deadline to request absentee ballot:</b> Tuesday, Oct. 22</li><li><b>Last day of early voting:</b> Saturday, Nov. 2</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Check your registration status using the state’s online <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voter portal.</a></span></span> </li></ul><ul><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> Any registered voter can <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/AbsenteeApplication.aspx?type=RA&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">apply for an absentee ballot</a></span></span> without a reason.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Early voting:</b> Available from Tuesday, Oct. 8, to Saturday, Nov. 2, at your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk</a></span></span>’s office.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. If you didn’t submit voter identification with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/voter-registration-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first-time mail-in registration</a></span></span>, bring a valid photo ID, a current utility bill or government document that displays your name and address. </li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in New Mexico</h2></span></span><p>A 2023 state law mandates that:<br></p><ul><li>Same-day registration is offered at every polling place statewide on Election Day. </li></ul><ul><li>Each county offers at least two ballot drop boxes, although counties can apply to waive this requirement.</li></ul><ul><li>A voluntary permanent absentee voter list be established, so voters can automatically receive an absentee ballot before statewide elections if they choose. </li></ul><ul><li>As part of the state Native American Voting Rights Act, tribes must have access to the same resources for voting as other voters in New Mexico.</li></ul><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p>Register online, by mail or in person by Tuesday, Oct. 8. <br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Register for the first time or make changes to your registration using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/InstructionsStep1.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/VRForms/VRFormEnglishFinal.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration form that you downloaded online, </a></span></span> complete it and mail it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. You can also pick up a registration form from your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Complete your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration and vote </a></span></span>at your county clerk’s office during the early voting period. Additional early voting sites also may offer same-day voter registration. Check with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/80/f2/03987e18497192d37a6c39e3bc23/400px-vote-new-mexico-2024.jpg" alt="Voting Rights New Mexico" width="400" height="266" style="height: auto; max-width: 430px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Residents fill out general election ballots in Santa Fe, New Mexico. </figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Morgan Lee/AP Photo</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/same-day-voter-registration/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Same-day registration</a></span></span> is available at every polling location in your county. Bring an<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> acceptable form of ID,</a></span></span> such as a New Mexico driver’s license or state ID card or a document displaying your address, along with a photo ID.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>Use the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online voter portal</a></span></span> to verify your registration status.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>The county clerk must receive your absentee ballot application by Tuesday, Oct. 22. <br></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Complete the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/AbsenteeApplication.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online application form.</a></span></span> </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print and fill out the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://api.realfile.rtsclients.com/PublicFiles/ee3072ab0d43456cb15a51f7d82c77a2/dbc22267-91b2-42c2-83a2-149d7c8b55ce/Absentee%20Ballot%20Paper%20Application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot application</a></span></span>, then mail it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office.</a></span></span> Absentee ballot requests must be received 14 days before an election — that’s Tuesday, Oct. 22. But you’re encouraged to apply as soon as possible.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Visit your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> to request an application in person. You can also print and complete the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://api.realfile.rtsclients.com/PublicFiles/ee3072ab0d43456cb15a51f7d82c77a2/dbc22267-91b2-42c2-83a2-149d7c8b55ce/Absentee%20Ballot%20Paper%20Application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot application</a></span></span>, then deliver it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone: </b>Call your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county clerk’s office</a></span></span> to request an application.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning an absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Open your envelope and read the instructions written on the yellow paper inside. Fill out your ballot, fold your ballot and put it in the inner envelope. Then, put the inner envelope into the outer envelope. Seal and sign the outer envelope and return it:<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Send your ballot to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. It must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Hand-deliver your ballot to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> or any Election Day polling site by 7 p.m. on Election Day. </li></ul><p>Track your absentee ballot through the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx?tab=AbsenteeTracker" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voter portal.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Find early voting locations and operating hours on the state <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elections website</a></span></span> or by contacting your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5. <br><br>Sample ballots are available on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>Voter identification is only required for <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">same-day registration</a></span></span> and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/voter-registration-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first-time New Mexico voters</a></span></span> who completed their registration by mail and did not submit identification with their form.<br><br>For same-day registration, bring a New Mexico driver’s license or state ID card, or a document displaying your address in the county, along with a photo ID. If you are a first-time voter who did not submit identification with your registration by mail, bring a valid photo ID, current utility bill, bank statement or document displaying your name and address.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>People with a disability may vote using an absentee ballot, which can be delivered to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> in person or by mail by a voter’s caregiver or member of their immediate family. Those in a nursing home or long-term care facility may also use this option.<br><br>If you have a visual impairment, you may request a special absentee ballot. You may request assistance at a polling station or use an accessible voting machine. For more information, visit the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voters-with-disabilities-faqs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elections website</a></span></span>.<br><br>Accessible voting machines are available at every polling station.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was updated on Sept. 19, 2024, with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Julie Goldenberg is an associate editor of </i>AARP The Magazine<i> and the </i>AARP Bulletin<i>. She is a graduate of Columbia Journalism School and is based in New York City.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/?cmp=RDRCT-b895d461-20200401" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP’s political coverage </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/new-york" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span> </li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/caregiving-advocacy/?CMP=RDRCT-CON-CAREFORCAREGIVERS-02162024" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP New Mexico. 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A 2023 state law mandates that:
Register online, by mail or in person by Tuesday, Oct. 8.
Same-day registration is available at every polling location in your county. Bring an acceptable form of ID, such as a New Mexico driver’s license or state ID card or a document displaying your address, along with a photo ID.
Use the state’s online voter portal to verify your registration status.
The county clerk must receive your absentee ballot application by Tuesday, Oct. 22.
Open your envelope and read the instructions written on the yellow paper inside. Fill out your ballot, fold your ballot and put it in the inner envelope. Then, put the inner envelope into the outer envelope. Seal and sign the outer envelope and return it:
Track your absentee ballot through the state’s voter portal.
Find early voting locations and operating hours on the state elections website or by contacting your county clerk’s office.
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Sample ballots are available on the online portal.
Voter identification is only required for same-day registration and first-time New Mexico voters who completed their registration by mail and did not submit identification with their form.
For same-day registration, bring a New Mexico driver’s license or state ID card, or a document displaying your address in the county, along with a photo ID. If you are a first-time voter who did not submit identification with your registration by mail, bring a valid photo ID, current utility bill, bank statement or document displaying your name and address.
People with a disability may vote using an absentee ballot, which can be delivered to the county clerk’s office in person or by mail by a voter’s caregiver or member of their immediate family. Those in a nursing home or long-term care facility may also use this option.
If you have a visual impairment, you may request a special absentee ballot. You may request assistance at a polling station or use an accessible voting machine. For more information, visit the elections website.
Accessible voting machines are available at every polling station.
Editor’s note: This guide was updated on Sept. 19, 2024, with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.
Julie Goldenberg is an associate editor of AARP The Magazine and the AARP Bulletin. She is a graduate of Columbia Journalism School and is based in New York City.
This story is provided by AARP New Mexico. Visit the AARP New Mexico page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.
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If you didn’t submit voter identification with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/voter-registration-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first-time mail-in registration</a></span></span>, bring a valid photo ID, a current utility bill or government document that displays your name and address. </li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in New Mexico</h2></span></span><p>A 2023 state law mandates that:<br></p><ul><li>Same-day registration is offered at every polling place statewide on Election Day. </li></ul><ul><li>Each county offers at least two ballot drop boxes, although counties can apply to waive this requirement.</li></ul><ul><li>A voluntary permanent absentee voter list be established, so voters can automatically receive an absentee ballot before statewide elections if they choose. </li></ul><ul><li>As part of the state Native American Voting Rights Act, tribes must have access to the same resources for voting as other voters in New Mexico.</li></ul><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p>Register online, by mail or in person by Tuesday, Oct. 8. <br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Register for the first time or make changes to your registration using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/InstructionsStep1.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/VRForms/VRFormEnglishFinal.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration form that you downloaded online, </a></span></span> complete it and mail it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. You can also pick up a registration form from your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Complete your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration and vote </a></span></span>at your county clerk’s office during the early voting period. Additional early voting sites also may offer same-day voter registration. Check with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/80/f2/03987e18497192d37a6c39e3bc23/400px-vote-new-mexico-2024.jpg" alt="Voting Rights New Mexico" width="400" height="266" style="height: auto; max-width: 430px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Residents fill out general election ballots in Santa Fe, New Mexico. </figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Morgan Lee/AP Photo</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/same-day-voter-registration/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Same-day registration</a></span></span> is available at every polling location in your county. Bring an<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> acceptable form of ID,</a></span></span> such as a New Mexico driver’s license or state ID card or a document displaying your address, along with a photo ID.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>Use the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online voter portal</a></span></span> to verify your registration status.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>The county clerk must receive your absentee ballot application by Tuesday, Oct. 22. <br></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Complete the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/AbsenteeApplication.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online application form.</a></span></span> </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print and fill out the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://api.realfile.rtsclients.com/PublicFiles/ee3072ab0d43456cb15a51f7d82c77a2/dbc22267-91b2-42c2-83a2-149d7c8b55ce/Absentee%20Ballot%20Paper%20Application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot application</a></span></span>, then mail it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office.</a></span></span> Absentee ballot requests must be received 14 days before an election — that’s Tuesday, Oct. 22. But you’re encouraged to apply as soon as possible.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Visit your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> to request an application in person. You can also print and complete the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://api.realfile.rtsclients.com/PublicFiles/ee3072ab0d43456cb15a51f7d82c77a2/dbc22267-91b2-42c2-83a2-149d7c8b55ce/Absentee%20Ballot%20Paper%20Application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot application</a></span></span>, then deliver it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone: </b>Call your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county clerk’s office</a></span></span> to request an application.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning an absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Open your envelope and read the instructions written on the yellow paper inside. Fill out your ballot, fold your ballot and put it in the inner envelope. Then, put the inner envelope into the outer envelope. Seal and sign the outer envelope and return it:<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Send your ballot to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. It must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Hand-deliver your ballot to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> or any Election Day polling site by 7 p.m. on Election Day. </li></ul><p>Track your absentee ballot through the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx?tab=AbsenteeTracker" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voter portal.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Find early voting locations and operating hours on the state <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elections website</a></span></span> or by contacting your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5. <br><br>Sample ballots are available on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>Voter identification is only required for <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">same-day registration</a></span></span> and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/voter-registration-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first-time New Mexico voters</a></span></span> who completed their registration by mail and did not submit identification with their form.<br><br>For same-day registration, bring a New Mexico driver’s license or state ID card, or a document displaying your address in the county, along with a photo ID. If you are a first-time voter who did not submit identification with your registration by mail, bring a valid photo ID, current utility bill, bank statement or document displaying your name and address.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>People with a disability may vote using an absentee ballot, which can be delivered to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> in person or by mail by a voter’s caregiver or member of their immediate family. Those in a nursing home or long-term care facility may also use this option.<br><br>If you have a visual impairment, you may request a special absentee ballot. You may request assistance at a polling station or use an accessible voting machine. For more information, visit the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voters-with-disabilities-faqs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elections website</a></span></span>.<br><br>Accessible voting machines are available at every polling station.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was updated on Sept. 19, 2024, with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Julie Goldenberg is an associate editor of </i>AARP The Magazine<i> and the </i>AARP Bulletin<i>. She is a graduate of Columbia Journalism School and is based in New York City.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/?cmp=RDRCT-b895d461-20200401" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP’s political coverage </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/new-york" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span> </li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/caregiving-advocacy/?CMP=RDRCT-CON-CAREFORCAREGIVERS-02162024" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP New Mexico. 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max-width: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Last day to register to vote: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 8</li><li><b>First day of early voting:</b> Tuesday, Oct. 8</li><li><b>Deadline to request absentee ballot:</b> Tuesday, Oct. 22</li><li><b>Last day of early voting:</b> Saturday, Nov. 2</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Check your registration status using the state’s online <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voter portal.</a></span></span> </li></ul><ul><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> Any registered voter can <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/AbsenteeApplication.aspx?type=RA&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">apply for an absentee ballot</a></span></span> without a reason.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Early voting:</b> Available from Tuesday, Oct. 8, to Saturday, Nov. 2, at your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk</a></span></span>’s office.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. If you didn’t submit voter identification with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/voter-registration-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first-time mail-in registration</a></span></span>, bring a valid photo ID, a current utility bill or government document that displays your name and address. </li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in New Mexico</h2></span></span><p>A 2023 state law mandates that:<br></p><ul><li>Same-day registration is offered at every polling place statewide on Election Day. </li></ul><ul><li>Each county offers at least two ballot drop boxes, although counties can apply to waive this requirement.</li></ul><ul><li>A voluntary permanent absentee voter list be established, so voters can automatically receive an absentee ballot before statewide elections if they choose. </li></ul><ul><li>As part of the state Native American Voting Rights Act, tribes must have access to the same resources for voting as other voters in New Mexico.</li></ul><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p>Register online, by mail or in person by Tuesday, Oct. 8. <br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Register for the first time or make changes to your registration using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/InstructionsStep1.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/VRForms/VRFormEnglishFinal.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration form that you downloaded online, </a></span></span> complete it and mail it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. You can also pick up a registration form from your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Complete your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration and vote </a></span></span>at your county clerk’s office during the early voting period. Additional early voting sites also may offer same-day voter registration. Check with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/80/f2/03987e18497192d37a6c39e3bc23/400px-vote-new-mexico-2024.jpg" alt="Voting Rights New Mexico" width="400" height="266" style="height: auto; max-width: 430px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Residents fill out general election ballots in Santa Fe, New Mexico. </figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Morgan Lee/AP Photo</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/same-day-voter-registration/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Same-day registration</a></span></span> is available at every polling location in your county. Bring an<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> acceptable form of ID,</a></span></span> such as a New Mexico driver’s license or state ID card or a document displaying your address, along with a photo ID.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>Use the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online voter portal</a></span></span> to verify your registration status.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>The county clerk must receive your absentee ballot application by Tuesday, Oct. 22. <br></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Complete the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/AbsenteeApplication.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online application form.</a></span></span> </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print and fill out the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://api.realfile.rtsclients.com/PublicFiles/ee3072ab0d43456cb15a51f7d82c77a2/dbc22267-91b2-42c2-83a2-149d7c8b55ce/Absentee%20Ballot%20Paper%20Application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot application</a></span></span>, then mail it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office.</a></span></span> Absentee ballot requests must be received 14 days before an election — that’s Tuesday, Oct. 22. But you’re encouraged to apply as soon as possible.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Visit your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> to request an application in person. You can also print and complete the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://api.realfile.rtsclients.com/PublicFiles/ee3072ab0d43456cb15a51f7d82c77a2/dbc22267-91b2-42c2-83a2-149d7c8b55ce/Absentee%20Ballot%20Paper%20Application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot application</a></span></span>, then deliver it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone: </b>Call your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county clerk’s office</a></span></span> to request an application.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning an absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Open your envelope and read the instructions written on the yellow paper inside. Fill out your ballot, fold your ballot and put it in the inner envelope. Then, put the inner envelope into the outer envelope. Seal and sign the outer envelope and return it:<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Send your ballot to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. It must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Hand-deliver your ballot to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> or any Election Day polling site by 7 p.m. on Election Day. </li></ul><p>Track your absentee ballot through the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx?tab=AbsenteeTracker" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voter portal.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Find early voting locations and operating hours on the state <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elections website</a></span></span> or by contacting your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5. <br><br>Sample ballots are available on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>Voter identification is only required for <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">same-day registration</a></span></span> and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/voter-registration-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first-time New Mexico voters</a></span></span> who completed their registration by mail and did not submit identification with their form.<br><br>For same-day registration, bring a New Mexico driver’s license or state ID card, or a document displaying your address in the county, along with a photo ID. If you are a first-time voter who did not submit identification with your registration by mail, bring a valid photo ID, current utility bill, bank statement or document displaying your name and address.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>People with a disability may vote using an absentee ballot, which can be delivered to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> in person or by mail by a voter’s caregiver or member of their immediate family. Those in a nursing home or long-term care facility may also use this option.<br><br>If you have a visual impairment, you may request a special absentee ballot. You may request assistance at a polling station or use an accessible voting machine. For more information, visit the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voters-with-disabilities-faqs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elections website</a></span></span>.<br><br>Accessible voting machines are available at every polling station.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was updated on Sept. 19, 2024, with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Julie Goldenberg is an associate editor of </i>AARP The Magazine<i> and the </i>AARP Bulletin<i>. She is a graduate of Columbia Journalism School and is based in New York City.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/?cmp=RDRCT-b895d461-20200401" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP’s political coverage </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/new-york" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span> </li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/caregiving-advocacy/?CMP=RDRCT-CON-CAREFORCAREGIVERS-02162024" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP New Mexico. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">How to Vote in New Mexico's 2024 Elections</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 09/19/24 by <b> Julie Goldenberg, Elissa Chudwin</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/new-mexico/elecciones-guia-para-votar-en-nuevo-mexico?intcmp=AE-POL-TOSPA-TOGL-VOTA-NM-ES" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">En español</a></span></span> | <br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Important dates and election information</h2></span></span><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/f0/1d/045282dd4867a3b64ff1e75241fa/election-2023-bul2024.jpg" alt="AARP election buttons final" width="900" height="900" style="height: auto; max-width: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Last day to register to vote: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 8</li><li><b>First day of early voting:</b> Tuesday, Oct. 8</li><li><b>Deadline to request absentee ballot:</b> Tuesday, Oct. 22</li><li><b>Last day of early voting:</b> Saturday, Nov. 2</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Check your registration status using the state’s online <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voter portal.</a></span></span> </li></ul><ul><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> Any registered voter can <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/AbsenteeApplication.aspx?type=RA&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">apply for an absentee ballot</a></span></span> without a reason.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Early voting:</b> Available from Tuesday, Oct. 8, to Saturday, Nov. 2, at your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk</a></span></span>’s office.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. If you didn’t submit voter identification with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/voter-registration-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first-time mail-in registration</a></span></span>, bring a valid photo ID, a current utility bill or government document that displays your name and address. </li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in New Mexico</h2></span></span><p>A 2023 state law mandates that:<br></p><ul><li>Same-day registration is offered at every polling place statewide on Election Day. </li></ul><ul><li>Each county offers at least two ballot drop boxes, although counties can apply to waive this requirement.</li></ul><ul><li>A voluntary permanent absentee voter list be established, so voters can automatically receive an absentee ballot before statewide elections if they choose. </li></ul><ul><li>As part of the state Native American Voting Rights Act, tribes must have access to the same resources for voting as other voters in New Mexico.</li></ul><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p>Register online, by mail or in person by Tuesday, Oct. 8. <br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Register for the first time or make changes to your registration using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/InstructionsStep1.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/VRForms/VRFormEnglishFinal.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration form that you downloaded online, </a></span></span> complete it and mail it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. You can also pick up a registration form from your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Complete your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration and vote </a></span></span>at your county clerk’s office during the early voting period. Additional early voting sites also may offer same-day voter registration. Check with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/80/f2/03987e18497192d37a6c39e3bc23/400px-vote-new-mexico-2024.jpg" alt="Voting Rights New Mexico" width="400" height="266" style="height: auto; max-width: 430px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Residents fill out general election ballots in Santa Fe, New Mexico. </figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Morgan Lee/AP Photo</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/same-day-voter-registration/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Same-day registration</a></span></span> is available at every polling location in your county. Bring an<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> acceptable form of ID,</a></span></span> such as a New Mexico driver’s license or state ID card or a document displaying your address, along with a photo ID.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>Use the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online voter portal</a></span></span> to verify your registration status.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>The county clerk must receive your absentee ballot application by Tuesday, Oct. 22. <br></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Complete the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/AbsenteeApplication.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online application form.</a></span></span> </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print and fill out the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://api.realfile.rtsclients.com/PublicFiles/ee3072ab0d43456cb15a51f7d82c77a2/dbc22267-91b2-42c2-83a2-149d7c8b55ce/Absentee%20Ballot%20Paper%20Application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot application</a></span></span>, then mail it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office.</a></span></span> Absentee ballot requests must be received 14 days before an election — that’s Tuesday, Oct. 22. But you’re encouraged to apply as soon as possible.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Visit your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> to request an application in person. You can also print and complete the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://api.realfile.rtsclients.com/PublicFiles/ee3072ab0d43456cb15a51f7d82c77a2/dbc22267-91b2-42c2-83a2-149d7c8b55ce/Absentee%20Ballot%20Paper%20Application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot application</a></span></span>, then deliver it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone: </b>Call your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county clerk’s office</a></span></span> to request an application.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning an absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Open your envelope and read the instructions written on the yellow paper inside. Fill out your ballot, fold your ballot and put it in the inner envelope. Then, put the inner envelope into the outer envelope. Seal and sign the outer envelope and return it:<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Send your ballot to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. It must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Hand-deliver your ballot to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> or any Election Day polling site by 7 p.m. on Election Day. </li></ul><p>Track your absentee ballot through the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx?tab=AbsenteeTracker" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voter portal.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Find early voting locations and operating hours on the state <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elections website</a></span></span> or by contacting your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5. <br><br>Sample ballots are available on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>Voter identification is only required for <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">same-day registration</a></span></span> and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/voter-registration-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first-time New Mexico voters</a></span></span> who completed their registration by mail and did not submit identification with their form.<br><br>For same-day registration, bring a New Mexico driver’s license or state ID card, or a document displaying your address in the county, along with a photo ID. If you are a first-time voter who did not submit identification with your registration by mail, bring a valid photo ID, current utility bill, bank statement or document displaying your name and address.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>People with a disability may vote using an absentee ballot, which can be delivered to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> in person or by mail by a voter’s caregiver or member of their immediate family. Those in a nursing home or long-term care facility may also use this option.<br><br>If you have a visual impairment, you may request a special absentee ballot. You may request assistance at a polling station or use an accessible voting machine. For more information, visit the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voters-with-disabilities-faqs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elections website</a></span></span>.<br><br>Accessible voting machines are available at every polling station.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was updated on Sept. 19, 2024, with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Julie Goldenberg is an associate editor of </i>AARP The Magazine<i> and the </i>AARP Bulletin<i>. She is a graduate of Columbia Journalism School and is based in New York City.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/?cmp=RDRCT-b895d461-20200401" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP’s political coverage </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/new-york" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span> </li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/caregiving-advocacy/?CMP=RDRCT-CON-CAREFORCAREGIVERS-02162024" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP New Mexico. 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max-width: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Last day to register to vote: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 8</li><li><b>First day of early voting:</b> Tuesday, Oct. 8</li><li><b>Deadline to request absentee ballot:</b> Tuesday, Oct. 22</li><li><b>Last day of early voting:</b> Saturday, Nov. 2</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Check your registration status using the state’s online <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voter portal.</a></span></span> </li></ul><ul><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> Any registered voter can <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/AbsenteeApplication.aspx?type=RA&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">apply for an absentee ballot</a></span></span> without a reason.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Early voting:</b> Available from Tuesday, Oct. 8, to Saturday, Nov. 2, at your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk</a></span></span>’s office.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. If you didn’t submit voter identification with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/voter-registration-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first-time mail-in registration</a></span></span>, bring a valid photo ID, a current utility bill or government document that displays your name and address. </li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in New Mexico</h2></span></span><p>A 2023 state law mandates that:<br></p><ul><li>Same-day registration is offered at every polling place statewide on Election Day. </li></ul><ul><li>Each county offers at least two ballot drop boxes, although counties can apply to waive this requirement.</li></ul><ul><li>A voluntary permanent absentee voter list be established, so voters can automatically receive an absentee ballot before statewide elections if they choose. </li></ul><ul><li>As part of the state Native American Voting Rights Act, tribes must have access to the same resources for voting as other voters in New Mexico.</li></ul><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p>Register online, by mail or in person by Tuesday, Oct. 8. <br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Register for the first time or make changes to your registration using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/InstructionsStep1.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/VRForms/VRFormEnglishFinal.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration form that you downloaded online, </a></span></span> complete it and mail it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. You can also pick up a registration form from your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Complete your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration and vote </a></span></span>at your county clerk’s office during the early voting period. Additional early voting sites also may offer same-day voter registration. Check with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/80/f2/03987e18497192d37a6c39e3bc23/400px-vote-new-mexico-2024.jpg" alt="Voting Rights New Mexico" width="400" height="266" style="height: auto; max-width: 430px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Residents fill out general election ballots in Santa Fe, New Mexico. </figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Morgan Lee/AP Photo</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/same-day-voter-registration/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Same-day registration</a></span></span> is available at every polling location in your county. Bring an<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> acceptable form of ID,</a></span></span> such as a New Mexico driver’s license or state ID card or a document displaying your address, along with a photo ID.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>Use the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online voter portal</a></span></span> to verify your registration status.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>The county clerk must receive your absentee ballot application by Tuesday, Oct. 22. <br></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Complete the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/AbsenteeApplication.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online application form.</a></span></span> </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print and fill out the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://api.realfile.rtsclients.com/PublicFiles/ee3072ab0d43456cb15a51f7d82c77a2/dbc22267-91b2-42c2-83a2-149d7c8b55ce/Absentee%20Ballot%20Paper%20Application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot application</a></span></span>, then mail it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office.</a></span></span> Absentee ballot requests must be received 14 days before an election — that’s Tuesday, Oct. 22. But you’re encouraged to apply as soon as possible.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Visit your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> to request an application in person. You can also print and complete the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://api.realfile.rtsclients.com/PublicFiles/ee3072ab0d43456cb15a51f7d82c77a2/dbc22267-91b2-42c2-83a2-149d7c8b55ce/Absentee%20Ballot%20Paper%20Application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot application</a></span></span>, then deliver it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone: </b>Call your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county clerk’s office</a></span></span> to request an application.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning an absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Open your envelope and read the instructions written on the yellow paper inside. Fill out your ballot, fold your ballot and put it in the inner envelope. Then, put the inner envelope into the outer envelope. Seal and sign the outer envelope and return it:<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Send your ballot to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. It must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Hand-deliver your ballot to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> or any Election Day polling site by 7 p.m. on Election Day. </li></ul><p>Track your absentee ballot through the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx?tab=AbsenteeTracker" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voter portal.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Find early voting locations and operating hours on the state <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elections website</a></span></span> or by contacting your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5. <br><br>Sample ballots are available on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>Voter identification is only required for <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">same-day registration</a></span></span> and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/voter-registration-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first-time New Mexico voters</a></span></span> who completed their registration by mail and did not submit identification with their form.<br><br>For same-day registration, bring a New Mexico driver’s license or state ID card, or a document displaying your address in the county, along with a photo ID. If you are a first-time voter who did not submit identification with your registration by mail, bring a valid photo ID, current utility bill, bank statement or document displaying your name and address.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>People with a disability may vote using an absentee ballot, which can be delivered to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> in person or by mail by a voter’s caregiver or member of their immediate family. Those in a nursing home or long-term care facility may also use this option.<br><br>If you have a visual impairment, you may request a special absentee ballot. You may request assistance at a polling station or use an accessible voting machine. For more information, visit the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voters-with-disabilities-faqs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elections website</a></span></span>.<br><br>Accessible voting machines are available at every polling station.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was updated on Sept. 19, 2024, with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Julie Goldenberg is an associate editor of </i>AARP The Magazine<i> and the </i>AARP Bulletin<i>. She is a graduate of Columbia Journalism School and is based in New York City.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/?cmp=RDRCT-b895d461-20200401" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP’s political coverage </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/new-york" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span> </li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/caregiving-advocacy/?CMP=RDRCT-CON-CAREFORCAREGIVERS-02162024" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP New Mexico. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">How to Vote in New Mexico's 2024 Elections</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 09/19/24 by <b> Julie Goldenberg, Elissa Chudwin</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/new-mexico/elecciones-guia-para-votar-en-nuevo-mexico?intcmp=AE-POL-TOSPA-TOGL-VOTA-NM-ES" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">En español</a></span></span> | <br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Important dates and election information</h2></span></span><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/f0/1d/045282dd4867a3b64ff1e75241fa/election-2023-bul2024.jpg" alt="AARP election buttons final" width="900" height="900" style="height: auto; max-width: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Last day to register to vote: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 8</li><li><b>First day of early voting:</b> Tuesday, Oct. 8</li><li><b>Deadline to request absentee ballot:</b> Tuesday, Oct. 22</li><li><b>Last day of early voting:</b> Saturday, Nov. 2</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Check your registration status using the state’s online <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voter portal.</a></span></span> </li></ul><ul><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> Any registered voter can <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/AbsenteeApplication.aspx?type=RA&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">apply for an absentee ballot</a></span></span> without a reason.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Early voting:</b> Available from Tuesday, Oct. 8, to Saturday, Nov. 2, at your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk</a></span></span>’s office.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. If you didn’t submit voter identification with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/voter-registration-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first-time mail-in registration</a></span></span>, bring a valid photo ID, a current utility bill or government document that displays your name and address. </li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in New Mexico</h2></span></span><p>A 2023 state law mandates that:<br></p><ul><li>Same-day registration is offered at every polling place statewide on Election Day. </li></ul><ul><li>Each county offers at least two ballot drop boxes, although counties can apply to waive this requirement.</li></ul><ul><li>A voluntary permanent absentee voter list be established, so voters can automatically receive an absentee ballot before statewide elections if they choose. </li></ul><ul><li>As part of the state Native American Voting Rights Act, tribes must have access to the same resources for voting as other voters in New Mexico.</li></ul><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p>Register online, by mail or in person by Tuesday, Oct. 8. <br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Register for the first time or make changes to your registration using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/InstructionsStep1.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/VRForms/VRFormEnglishFinal.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration form that you downloaded online, </a></span></span> complete it and mail it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. You can also pick up a registration form from your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Complete your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration and vote </a></span></span>at your county clerk’s office during the early voting period. Additional early voting sites also may offer same-day voter registration. Check with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/80/f2/03987e18497192d37a6c39e3bc23/400px-vote-new-mexico-2024.jpg" alt="Voting Rights New Mexico" width="400" height="266" style="height: auto; max-width: 430px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Residents fill out general election ballots in Santa Fe, New Mexico. </figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Morgan Lee/AP Photo</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/same-day-voter-registration/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Same-day registration</a></span></span> is available at every polling location in your county. Bring an<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> acceptable form of ID,</a></span></span> such as a New Mexico driver’s license or state ID card or a document displaying your address, along with a photo ID.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>Use the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online voter portal</a></span></span> to verify your registration status.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>The county clerk must receive your absentee ballot application by Tuesday, Oct. 22. <br></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Complete the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/AbsenteeApplication.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online application form.</a></span></span> </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print and fill out the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://api.realfile.rtsclients.com/PublicFiles/ee3072ab0d43456cb15a51f7d82c77a2/dbc22267-91b2-42c2-83a2-149d7c8b55ce/Absentee%20Ballot%20Paper%20Application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot application</a></span></span>, then mail it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office.</a></span></span> Absentee ballot requests must be received 14 days before an election — that’s Tuesday, Oct. 22. But you’re encouraged to apply as soon as possible.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Visit your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> to request an application in person. You can also print and complete the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://api.realfile.rtsclients.com/PublicFiles/ee3072ab0d43456cb15a51f7d82c77a2/dbc22267-91b2-42c2-83a2-149d7c8b55ce/Absentee%20Ballot%20Paper%20Application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot application</a></span></span>, then deliver it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone: </b>Call your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county clerk’s office</a></span></span> to request an application.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning an absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Open your envelope and read the instructions written on the yellow paper inside. Fill out your ballot, fold your ballot and put it in the inner envelope. Then, put the inner envelope into the outer envelope. Seal and sign the outer envelope and return it:<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Send your ballot to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. It must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Hand-deliver your ballot to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> or any Election Day polling site by 7 p.m. on Election Day. </li></ul><p>Track your absentee ballot through the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx?tab=AbsenteeTracker" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voter portal.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Find early voting locations and operating hours on the state <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elections website</a></span></span> or by contacting your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5. <br><br>Sample ballots are available on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>Voter identification is only required for <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">same-day registration</a></span></span> and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/voter-registration-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first-time New Mexico voters</a></span></span> who completed their registration by mail and did not submit identification with their form.<br><br>For same-day registration, bring a New Mexico driver’s license or state ID card, or a document displaying your address in the county, along with a photo ID. If you are a first-time voter who did not submit identification with your registration by mail, bring a valid photo ID, current utility bill, bank statement or document displaying your name and address.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>People with a disability may vote using an absentee ballot, which can be delivered to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> in person or by mail by a voter’s caregiver or member of their immediate family. Those in a nursing home or long-term care facility may also use this option.<br><br>If you have a visual impairment, you may request a special absentee ballot. You may request assistance at a polling station or use an accessible voting machine. For more information, visit the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voters-with-disabilities-faqs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elections website</a></span></span>.<br><br>Accessible voting machines are available at every polling station.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was updated on Sept. 19, 2024, with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Julie Goldenberg is an associate editor of </i>AARP The Magazine<i> and the </i>AARP Bulletin<i>. She is a graduate of Columbia Journalism School and is based in New York City.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/?cmp=RDRCT-b895d461-20200401" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP’s political coverage </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/new-york" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span> </li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/caregiving-advocacy/?CMP=RDRCT-CON-CAREFORCAREGIVERS-02162024" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP New Mexico. 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max-width: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Last day to register to vote: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 8</li><li><b>First day of early voting:</b> Tuesday, Oct. 8</li><li><b>Deadline to request absentee ballot:</b> Tuesday, Oct. 22</li><li><b>Last day of early voting:</b> Saturday, Nov. 2</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Check your registration status using the state’s online <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voter portal.</a></span></span> </li></ul><ul><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> Any registered voter can <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/AbsenteeApplication.aspx?type=RA&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">apply for an absentee ballot</a></span></span> without a reason.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Early voting:</b> Available from Tuesday, Oct. 8, to Saturday, Nov. 2, at your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk</a></span></span>’s office.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. If you didn’t submit voter identification with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/voter-registration-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first-time mail-in registration</a></span></span>, bring a valid photo ID, a current utility bill or government document that displays your name and address. </li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in New Mexico</h2></span></span><p>A 2023 state law mandates that:<br></p><ul><li>Same-day registration is offered at every polling place statewide on Election Day. </li></ul><ul><li>Each county offers at least two ballot drop boxes, although counties can apply to waive this requirement.</li></ul><ul><li>A voluntary permanent absentee voter list be established, so voters can automatically receive an absentee ballot before statewide elections if they choose. </li></ul><ul><li>As part of the state Native American Voting Rights Act, tribes must have access to the same resources for voting as other voters in New Mexico.</li></ul><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p>Register online, by mail or in person by Tuesday, Oct. 8. <br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Register for the first time or make changes to your registration using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/InstructionsStep1.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/VRForms/VRFormEnglishFinal.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration form that you downloaded online, </a></span></span> complete it and mail it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. You can also pick up a registration form from your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Complete your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration and vote </a></span></span>at your county clerk’s office during the early voting period. Additional early voting sites also may offer same-day voter registration. Check with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/80/f2/03987e18497192d37a6c39e3bc23/400px-vote-new-mexico-2024.jpg" alt="Voting Rights New Mexico" width="400" height="266" style="height: auto; max-width: 430px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Residents fill out general election ballots in Santa Fe, New Mexico. </figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Morgan Lee/AP Photo</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/same-day-voter-registration/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Same-day registration</a></span></span> is available at every polling location in your county. Bring an<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> acceptable form of ID,</a></span></span> such as a New Mexico driver’s license or state ID card or a document displaying your address, along with a photo ID.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>Use the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online voter portal</a></span></span> to verify your registration status.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>The county clerk must receive your absentee ballot application by Tuesday, Oct. 22. <br></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Complete the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/AbsenteeApplication.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online application form.</a></span></span> </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print and fill out the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://api.realfile.rtsclients.com/PublicFiles/ee3072ab0d43456cb15a51f7d82c77a2/dbc22267-91b2-42c2-83a2-149d7c8b55ce/Absentee%20Ballot%20Paper%20Application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot application</a></span></span>, then mail it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office.</a></span></span> Absentee ballot requests must be received 14 days before an election — that’s Tuesday, Oct. 22. But you’re encouraged to apply as soon as possible.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Visit your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> to request an application in person. You can also print and complete the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://api.realfile.rtsclients.com/PublicFiles/ee3072ab0d43456cb15a51f7d82c77a2/dbc22267-91b2-42c2-83a2-149d7c8b55ce/Absentee%20Ballot%20Paper%20Application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot application</a></span></span>, then deliver it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone: </b>Call your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county clerk’s office</a></span></span> to request an application.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning an absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Open your envelope and read the instructions written on the yellow paper inside. Fill out your ballot, fold your ballot and put it in the inner envelope. Then, put the inner envelope into the outer envelope. Seal and sign the outer envelope and return it:<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Send your ballot to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. It must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Hand-deliver your ballot to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> or any Election Day polling site by 7 p.m. on Election Day. </li></ul><p>Track your absentee ballot through the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx?tab=AbsenteeTracker" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voter portal.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Find early voting locations and operating hours on the state <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elections website</a></span></span> or by contacting your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5. <br><br>Sample ballots are available on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>Voter identification is only required for <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">same-day registration</a></span></span> and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/voter-registration-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first-time New Mexico voters</a></span></span> who completed their registration by mail and did not submit identification with their form.<br><br>For same-day registration, bring a New Mexico driver’s license or state ID card, or a document displaying your address in the county, along with a photo ID. If you are a first-time voter who did not submit identification with your registration by mail, bring a valid photo ID, current utility bill, bank statement or document displaying your name and address.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>People with a disability may vote using an absentee ballot, which can be delivered to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> in person or by mail by a voter’s caregiver or member of their immediate family. Those in a nursing home or long-term care facility may also use this option.<br><br>If you have a visual impairment, you may request a special absentee ballot. You may request assistance at a polling station or use an accessible voting machine. For more information, visit the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voters-with-disabilities-faqs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elections website</a></span></span>.<br><br>Accessible voting machines are available at every polling station.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was updated on Sept. 19, 2024, with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Julie Goldenberg is an associate editor of </i>AARP The Magazine<i> and the </i>AARP Bulletin<i>. She is a graduate of Columbia Journalism School and is based in New York City.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/?cmp=RDRCT-b895d461-20200401" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP’s political coverage </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/new-york" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span> </li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/caregiving-advocacy/?CMP=RDRCT-CON-CAREFORCAREGIVERS-02162024" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP New Mexico. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">How to Vote in New Mexico's 2024 Elections</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 09/19/24 by <b> Julie Goldenberg, Elissa Chudwin</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/new-mexico/elecciones-guia-para-votar-en-nuevo-mexico?intcmp=AE-POL-TOSPA-TOGL-VOTA-NM-ES" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">En español</a></span></span> | <br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Important dates and election information</h2></span></span><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/f0/1d/045282dd4867a3b64ff1e75241fa/election-2023-bul2024.jpg" alt="AARP election buttons final" width="900" height="900" style="height: auto; max-width: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Last day to register to vote: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 8</li><li><b>First day of early voting:</b> Tuesday, Oct. 8</li><li><b>Deadline to request absentee ballot:</b> Tuesday, Oct. 22</li><li><b>Last day of early voting:</b> Saturday, Nov. 2</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Check your registration status using the state’s online <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voter portal.</a></span></span> </li></ul><ul><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> Any registered voter can <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/AbsenteeApplication.aspx?type=RA&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">apply for an absentee ballot</a></span></span> without a reason.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Early voting:</b> Available from Tuesday, Oct. 8, to Saturday, Nov. 2, at your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk</a></span></span>’s office.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. If you didn’t submit voter identification with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/voter-registration-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first-time mail-in registration</a></span></span>, bring a valid photo ID, a current utility bill or government document that displays your name and address. </li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in New Mexico</h2></span></span><p>A 2023 state law mandates that:<br></p><ul><li>Same-day registration is offered at every polling place statewide on Election Day. </li></ul><ul><li>Each county offers at least two ballot drop boxes, although counties can apply to waive this requirement.</li></ul><ul><li>A voluntary permanent absentee voter list be established, so voters can automatically receive an absentee ballot before statewide elections if they choose. </li></ul><ul><li>As part of the state Native American Voting Rights Act, tribes must have access to the same resources for voting as other voters in New Mexico.</li></ul><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p>Register online, by mail or in person by Tuesday, Oct. 8. <br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Register for the first time or make changes to your registration using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/InstructionsStep1.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/VRForms/VRFormEnglishFinal.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration form that you downloaded online, </a></span></span> complete it and mail it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. You can also pick up a registration form from your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Complete your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration and vote </a></span></span>at your county clerk’s office during the early voting period. Additional early voting sites also may offer same-day voter registration. Check with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/80/f2/03987e18497192d37a6c39e3bc23/400px-vote-new-mexico-2024.jpg" alt="Voting Rights New Mexico" width="400" height="266" style="height: auto; max-width: 430px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Residents fill out general election ballots in Santa Fe, New Mexico. </figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Morgan Lee/AP Photo</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/same-day-voter-registration/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Same-day registration</a></span></span> is available at every polling location in your county. Bring an<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> acceptable form of ID,</a></span></span> such as a New Mexico driver’s license or state ID card or a document displaying your address, along with a photo ID.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>Use the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online voter portal</a></span></span> to verify your registration status.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>The county clerk must receive your absentee ballot application by Tuesday, Oct. 22. <br></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Complete the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/AbsenteeApplication.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online application form.</a></span></span> </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print and fill out the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://api.realfile.rtsclients.com/PublicFiles/ee3072ab0d43456cb15a51f7d82c77a2/dbc22267-91b2-42c2-83a2-149d7c8b55ce/Absentee%20Ballot%20Paper%20Application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot application</a></span></span>, then mail it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office.</a></span></span> Absentee ballot requests must be received 14 days before an election — that’s Tuesday, Oct. 22. But you’re encouraged to apply as soon as possible.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Visit your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> to request an application in person. You can also print and complete the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://api.realfile.rtsclients.com/PublicFiles/ee3072ab0d43456cb15a51f7d82c77a2/dbc22267-91b2-42c2-83a2-149d7c8b55ce/Absentee%20Ballot%20Paper%20Application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot application</a></span></span>, then deliver it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone: </b>Call your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county clerk’s office</a></span></span> to request an application.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning an absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Open your envelope and read the instructions written on the yellow paper inside. Fill out your ballot, fold your ballot and put it in the inner envelope. Then, put the inner envelope into the outer envelope. Seal and sign the outer envelope and return it:<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Send your ballot to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. It must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Hand-deliver your ballot to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> or any Election Day polling site by 7 p.m. on Election Day. </li></ul><p>Track your absentee ballot through the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx?tab=AbsenteeTracker" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voter portal.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Find early voting locations and operating hours on the state <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elections website</a></span></span> or by contacting your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5. <br><br>Sample ballots are available on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>Voter identification is only required for <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">same-day registration</a></span></span> and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/voter-registration-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first-time New Mexico voters</a></span></span> who completed their registration by mail and did not submit identification with their form.<br><br>For same-day registration, bring a New Mexico driver’s license or state ID card, or a document displaying your address in the county, along with a photo ID. If you are a first-time voter who did not submit identification with your registration by mail, bring a valid photo ID, current utility bill, bank statement or document displaying your name and address.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>People with a disability may vote using an absentee ballot, which can be delivered to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> in person or by mail by a voter’s caregiver or member of their immediate family. Those in a nursing home or long-term care facility may also use this option.<br><br>If you have a visual impairment, you may request a special absentee ballot. You may request assistance at a polling station or use an accessible voting machine. For more information, visit the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voters-with-disabilities-faqs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elections website</a></span></span>.<br><br>Accessible voting machines are available at every polling station.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was updated on Sept. 19, 2024, with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Julie Goldenberg is an associate editor of </i>AARP The Magazine<i> and the </i>AARP Bulletin<i>. She is a graduate of Columbia Journalism School and is based in New York City.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/?cmp=RDRCT-b895d461-20200401" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP’s political coverage </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/new-york" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span> </li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/caregiving-advocacy/?CMP=RDRCT-CON-CAREFORCAREGIVERS-02162024" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP New Mexico. 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max-width: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Last day to register to vote: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 8</li><li><b>First day of early voting:</b> Tuesday, Oct. 8</li><li><b>Deadline to request absentee ballot:</b> Tuesday, Oct. 22</li><li><b>Last day of early voting:</b> Saturday, Nov. 2</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Check your registration status using the state’s online <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voter portal.</a></span></span> </li></ul><ul><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> Any registered voter can <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/AbsenteeApplication.aspx?type=RA&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">apply for an absentee ballot</a></span></span> without a reason.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Early voting:</b> Available from Tuesday, Oct. 8, to Saturday, Nov. 2, at your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk</a></span></span>’s office.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. If you didn’t submit voter identification with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/voter-registration-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first-time mail-in registration</a></span></span>, bring a valid photo ID, a current utility bill or government document that displays your name and address. </li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in New Mexico</h2></span></span><p>A 2023 state law mandates that:<br></p><ul><li>Same-day registration is offered at every polling place statewide on Election Day. </li></ul><ul><li>Each county offers at least two ballot drop boxes, although counties can apply to waive this requirement.</li></ul><ul><li>A voluntary permanent absentee voter list be established, so voters can automatically receive an absentee ballot before statewide elections if they choose. </li></ul><ul><li>As part of the state Native American Voting Rights Act, tribes must have access to the same resources for voting as other voters in New Mexico.</li></ul><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p>Register online, by mail or in person by Tuesday, Oct. 8. <br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Register for the first time or make changes to your registration using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/InstructionsStep1.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/VRForms/VRFormEnglishFinal.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration form that you downloaded online, </a></span></span> complete it and mail it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. You can also pick up a registration form from your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Complete your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration and vote </a></span></span>at your county clerk’s office during the early voting period. Additional early voting sites also may offer same-day voter registration. Check with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/80/f2/03987e18497192d37a6c39e3bc23/400px-vote-new-mexico-2024.jpg" alt="Voting Rights New Mexico" width="400" height="266" style="height: auto; max-width: 430px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Residents fill out general election ballots in Santa Fe, New Mexico. </figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Morgan Lee/AP Photo</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/same-day-voter-registration/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Same-day registration</a></span></span> is available at every polling location in your county. Bring an<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> acceptable form of ID,</a></span></span> such as a New Mexico driver’s license or state ID card or a document displaying your address, along with a photo ID.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>Use the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online voter portal</a></span></span> to verify your registration status.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>The county clerk must receive your absentee ballot application by Tuesday, Oct. 22. <br></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Complete the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/AbsenteeApplication.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online application form.</a></span></span> </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print and fill out the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://api.realfile.rtsclients.com/PublicFiles/ee3072ab0d43456cb15a51f7d82c77a2/dbc22267-91b2-42c2-83a2-149d7c8b55ce/Absentee%20Ballot%20Paper%20Application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot application</a></span></span>, then mail it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office.</a></span></span> Absentee ballot requests must be received 14 days before an election — that’s Tuesday, Oct. 22. But you’re encouraged to apply as soon as possible.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Visit your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> to request an application in person. You can also print and complete the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://api.realfile.rtsclients.com/PublicFiles/ee3072ab0d43456cb15a51f7d82c77a2/dbc22267-91b2-42c2-83a2-149d7c8b55ce/Absentee%20Ballot%20Paper%20Application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot application</a></span></span>, then deliver it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone: </b>Call your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county clerk’s office</a></span></span> to request an application.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning an absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Open your envelope and read the instructions written on the yellow paper inside. Fill out your ballot, fold your ballot and put it in the inner envelope. Then, put the inner envelope into the outer envelope. Seal and sign the outer envelope and return it:<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Send your ballot to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. It must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Hand-deliver your ballot to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> or any Election Day polling site by 7 p.m. on Election Day. </li></ul><p>Track your absentee ballot through the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx?tab=AbsenteeTracker" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voter portal.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Find early voting locations and operating hours on the state <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elections website</a></span></span> or by contacting your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5. <br><br>Sample ballots are available on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>Voter identification is only required for <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">same-day registration</a></span></span> and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/voter-registration-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first-time New Mexico voters</a></span></span> who completed their registration by mail and did not submit identification with their form.<br><br>For same-day registration, bring a New Mexico driver’s license or state ID card, or a document displaying your address in the county, along with a photo ID. If you are a first-time voter who did not submit identification with your registration by mail, bring a valid photo ID, current utility bill, bank statement or document displaying your name and address.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>People with a disability may vote using an absentee ballot, which can be delivered to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> in person or by mail by a voter’s caregiver or member of their immediate family. Those in a nursing home or long-term care facility may also use this option.<br><br>If you have a visual impairment, you may request a special absentee ballot. You may request assistance at a polling station or use an accessible voting machine. For more information, visit the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voters-with-disabilities-faqs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elections website</a></span></span>.<br><br>Accessible voting machines are available at every polling station.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was updated on Sept. 19, 2024, with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Julie Goldenberg is an associate editor of </i>AARP The Magazine<i> and the </i>AARP Bulletin<i>. She is a graduate of Columbia Journalism School and is based in New York City.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/?cmp=RDRCT-b895d461-20200401" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP’s political coverage </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/new-york" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span> </li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/caregiving-advocacy/?CMP=RDRCT-CON-CAREFORCAREGIVERS-02162024" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP New Mexico. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">How to Vote in New Mexico's 2024 Elections</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 09/19/24 by <b> Julie Goldenberg, Elissa Chudwin</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/new-mexico/elecciones-guia-para-votar-en-nuevo-mexico?intcmp=AE-POL-TOSPA-TOGL-VOTA-NM-ES" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">En español</a></span></span> | <br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Important dates and election information</h2></span></span><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/f0/1d/045282dd4867a3b64ff1e75241fa/election-2023-bul2024.jpg" alt="AARP election buttons final" width="900" height="900" style="height: auto; max-width: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Last day to register to vote: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 8</li><li><b>First day of early voting:</b> Tuesday, Oct. 8</li><li><b>Deadline to request absentee ballot:</b> Tuesday, Oct. 22</li><li><b>Last day of early voting:</b> Saturday, Nov. 2</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Check your registration status using the state’s online <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voter portal.</a></span></span> </li></ul><ul><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> Any registered voter can <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/AbsenteeApplication.aspx?type=RA&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">apply for an absentee ballot</a></span></span> without a reason.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Early voting:</b> Available from Tuesday, Oct. 8, to Saturday, Nov. 2, at your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk</a></span></span>’s office.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. If you didn’t submit voter identification with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/voter-registration-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first-time mail-in registration</a></span></span>, bring a valid photo ID, a current utility bill or government document that displays your name and address. </li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in New Mexico</h2></span></span><p>A 2023 state law mandates that:<br></p><ul><li>Same-day registration is offered at every polling place statewide on Election Day. </li></ul><ul><li>Each county offers at least two ballot drop boxes, although counties can apply to waive this requirement.</li></ul><ul><li>A voluntary permanent absentee voter list be established, so voters can automatically receive an absentee ballot before statewide elections if they choose. </li></ul><ul><li>As part of the state Native American Voting Rights Act, tribes must have access to the same resources for voting as other voters in New Mexico.</li></ul><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p>Register online, by mail or in person by Tuesday, Oct. 8. <br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Register for the first time or make changes to your registration using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/InstructionsStep1.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/VRForms/VRFormEnglishFinal.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration form that you downloaded online, </a></span></span> complete it and mail it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. You can also pick up a registration form from your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Complete your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration and vote </a></span></span>at your county clerk’s office during the early voting period. Additional early voting sites also may offer same-day voter registration. Check with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/80/f2/03987e18497192d37a6c39e3bc23/400px-vote-new-mexico-2024.jpg" alt="Voting Rights New Mexico" width="400" height="266" style="height: auto; max-width: 430px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Residents fill out general election ballots in Santa Fe, New Mexico. </figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Morgan Lee/AP Photo</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/same-day-voter-registration/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Same-day registration</a></span></span> is available at every polling location in your county. Bring an<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> acceptable form of ID,</a></span></span> such as a New Mexico driver’s license or state ID card or a document displaying your address, along with a photo ID.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>Use the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online voter portal</a></span></span> to verify your registration status.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>The county clerk must receive your absentee ballot application by Tuesday, Oct. 22. <br></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Complete the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/AbsenteeApplication.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online application form.</a></span></span> </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print and fill out the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://api.realfile.rtsclients.com/PublicFiles/ee3072ab0d43456cb15a51f7d82c77a2/dbc22267-91b2-42c2-83a2-149d7c8b55ce/Absentee%20Ballot%20Paper%20Application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot application</a></span></span>, then mail it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office.</a></span></span> Absentee ballot requests must be received 14 days before an election — that’s Tuesday, Oct. 22. But you’re encouraged to apply as soon as possible.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Visit your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> to request an application in person. You can also print and complete the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://api.realfile.rtsclients.com/PublicFiles/ee3072ab0d43456cb15a51f7d82c77a2/dbc22267-91b2-42c2-83a2-149d7c8b55ce/Absentee%20Ballot%20Paper%20Application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot application</a></span></span>, then deliver it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone: </b>Call your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county clerk’s office</a></span></span> to request an application.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning an absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Open your envelope and read the instructions written on the yellow paper inside. Fill out your ballot, fold your ballot and put it in the inner envelope. Then, put the inner envelope into the outer envelope. Seal and sign the outer envelope and return it:<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Send your ballot to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. It must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Hand-deliver your ballot to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> or any Election Day polling site by 7 p.m. on Election Day. </li></ul><p>Track your absentee ballot through the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx?tab=AbsenteeTracker" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voter portal.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Find early voting locations and operating hours on the state <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elections website</a></span></span> or by contacting your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5. <br><br>Sample ballots are available on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>Voter identification is only required for <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">same-day registration</a></span></span> and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/voter-registration-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first-time New Mexico voters</a></span></span> who completed their registration by mail and did not submit identification with their form.<br><br>For same-day registration, bring a New Mexico driver’s license or state ID card, or a document displaying your address in the county, along with a photo ID. If you are a first-time voter who did not submit identification with your registration by mail, bring a valid photo ID, current utility bill, bank statement or document displaying your name and address.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>People with a disability may vote using an absentee ballot, which can be delivered to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> in person or by mail by a voter’s caregiver or member of their immediate family. Those in a nursing home or long-term care facility may also use this option.<br><br>If you have a visual impairment, you may request a special absentee ballot. You may request assistance at a polling station or use an accessible voting machine. For more information, visit the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voters-with-disabilities-faqs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elections website</a></span></span>.<br><br>Accessible voting machines are available at every polling station.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was updated on Sept. 19, 2024, with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Julie Goldenberg is an associate editor of </i>AARP The Magazine<i> and the </i>AARP Bulletin<i>. She is a graduate of Columbia Journalism School and is based in New York City.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/?cmp=RDRCT-b895d461-20200401" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP’s political coverage </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/new-york" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span> </li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/caregiving-advocacy/?CMP=RDRCT-CON-CAREFORCAREGIVERS-02162024" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP New Mexico. 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max-width: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Last day to register to vote: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 8</li><li><b>First day of early voting:</b> Tuesday, Oct. 8</li><li><b>Deadline to request absentee ballot:</b> Tuesday, Oct. 22</li><li><b>Last day of early voting:</b> Saturday, Nov. 2</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Check your registration status using the state’s online <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voter portal.</a></span></span> </li></ul><ul><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> Any registered voter can <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/AbsenteeApplication.aspx?type=RA&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">apply for an absentee ballot</a></span></span> without a reason.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Early voting:</b> Available from Tuesday, Oct. 8, to Saturday, Nov. 2, at your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk</a></span></span>’s office.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. If you didn’t submit voter identification with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/voter-registration-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first-time mail-in registration</a></span></span>, bring a valid photo ID, a current utility bill or government document that displays your name and address. </li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in New Mexico</h2></span></span><p>A 2023 state law mandates that:<br></p><ul><li>Same-day registration is offered at every polling place statewide on Election Day. </li></ul><ul><li>Each county offers at least two ballot drop boxes, although counties can apply to waive this requirement.</li></ul><ul><li>A voluntary permanent absentee voter list be established, so voters can automatically receive an absentee ballot before statewide elections if they choose. </li></ul><ul><li>As part of the state Native American Voting Rights Act, tribes must have access to the same resources for voting as other voters in New Mexico.</li></ul><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p>Register online, by mail or in person by Tuesday, Oct. 8. <br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Register for the first time or make changes to your registration using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/InstructionsStep1.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/VRForms/VRFormEnglishFinal.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration form that you downloaded online, </a></span></span> complete it and mail it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. You can also pick up a registration form from your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Complete your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration and vote </a></span></span>at your county clerk’s office during the early voting period. Additional early voting sites also may offer same-day voter registration. Check with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/80/f2/03987e18497192d37a6c39e3bc23/400px-vote-new-mexico-2024.jpg" alt="Voting Rights New Mexico" width="400" height="266" style="height: auto; max-width: 430px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Residents fill out general election ballots in Santa Fe, New Mexico. </figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Morgan Lee/AP Photo</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/same-day-voter-registration/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Same-day registration</a></span></span> is available at every polling location in your county. Bring an<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> acceptable form of ID,</a></span></span> such as a New Mexico driver’s license or state ID card or a document displaying your address, along with a photo ID.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>Use the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online voter portal</a></span></span> to verify your registration status.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>The county clerk must receive your absentee ballot application by Tuesday, Oct. 22. <br></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Complete the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/AbsenteeApplication.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online application form.</a></span></span> </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print and fill out the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://api.realfile.rtsclients.com/PublicFiles/ee3072ab0d43456cb15a51f7d82c77a2/dbc22267-91b2-42c2-83a2-149d7c8b55ce/Absentee%20Ballot%20Paper%20Application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot application</a></span></span>, then mail it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office.</a></span></span> Absentee ballot requests must be received 14 days before an election — that’s Tuesday, Oct. 22. But you’re encouraged to apply as soon as possible.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Visit your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> to request an application in person. You can also print and complete the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://api.realfile.rtsclients.com/PublicFiles/ee3072ab0d43456cb15a51f7d82c77a2/dbc22267-91b2-42c2-83a2-149d7c8b55ce/Absentee%20Ballot%20Paper%20Application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot application</a></span></span>, then deliver it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone: </b>Call your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county clerk’s office</a></span></span> to request an application.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning an absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Open your envelope and read the instructions written on the yellow paper inside. Fill out your ballot, fold your ballot and put it in the inner envelope. Then, put the inner envelope into the outer envelope. Seal and sign the outer envelope and return it:<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Send your ballot to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. It must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Hand-deliver your ballot to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> or any Election Day polling site by 7 p.m. on Election Day. </li></ul><p>Track your absentee ballot through the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx?tab=AbsenteeTracker" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voter portal.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Find early voting locations and operating hours on the state <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elections website</a></span></span> or by contacting your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5. <br><br>Sample ballots are available on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>Voter identification is only required for <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">same-day registration</a></span></span> and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/voter-registration-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first-time New Mexico voters</a></span></span> who completed their registration by mail and did not submit identification with their form.<br><br>For same-day registration, bring a New Mexico driver’s license or state ID card, or a document displaying your address in the county, along with a photo ID. If you are a first-time voter who did not submit identification with your registration by mail, bring a valid photo ID, current utility bill, bank statement or document displaying your name and address.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>People with a disability may vote using an absentee ballot, which can be delivered to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> in person or by mail by a voter’s caregiver or member of their immediate family. Those in a nursing home or long-term care facility may also use this option.<br><br>If you have a visual impairment, you may request a special absentee ballot. You may request assistance at a polling station or use an accessible voting machine. For more information, visit the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voters-with-disabilities-faqs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elections website</a></span></span>.<br><br>Accessible voting machines are available at every polling station.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was updated on Sept. 19, 2024, with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Julie Goldenberg is an associate editor of </i>AARP The Magazine<i> and the </i>AARP Bulletin<i>. She is a graduate of Columbia Journalism School and is based in New York City.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/?cmp=RDRCT-b895d461-20200401" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP’s political coverage </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/new-york" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span> </li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/caregiving-advocacy/?CMP=RDRCT-CON-CAREFORCAREGIVERS-02162024" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP New Mexico. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">How to Vote in New Mexico's 2024 Elections</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 09/19/24 by <b> Julie Goldenberg, Elissa Chudwin</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/new-mexico/elecciones-guia-para-votar-en-nuevo-mexico?intcmp=AE-POL-TOSPA-TOGL-VOTA-NM-ES" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">En español</a></span></span> | <br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Important dates and election information</h2></span></span><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/f0/1d/045282dd4867a3b64ff1e75241fa/election-2023-bul2024.jpg" alt="AARP election buttons final" width="900" height="900" style="height: auto; max-width: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Last day to register to vote: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 8</li><li><b>First day of early voting:</b> Tuesday, Oct. 8</li><li><b>Deadline to request absentee ballot:</b> Tuesday, Oct. 22</li><li><b>Last day of early voting:</b> Saturday, Nov. 2</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Check your registration status using the state’s online <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voter portal.</a></span></span> </li></ul><ul><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> Any registered voter can <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/AbsenteeApplication.aspx?type=RA&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">apply for an absentee ballot</a></span></span> without a reason.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Early voting:</b> Available from Tuesday, Oct. 8, to Saturday, Nov. 2, at your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk</a></span></span>’s office.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. If you didn’t submit voter identification with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/voter-registration-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first-time mail-in registration</a></span></span>, bring a valid photo ID, a current utility bill or government document that displays your name and address. </li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in New Mexico</h2></span></span><p>A 2023 state law mandates that:<br></p><ul><li>Same-day registration is offered at every polling place statewide on Election Day. </li></ul><ul><li>Each county offers at least two ballot drop boxes, although counties can apply to waive this requirement.</li></ul><ul><li>A voluntary permanent absentee voter list be established, so voters can automatically receive an absentee ballot before statewide elections if they choose. </li></ul><ul><li>As part of the state Native American Voting Rights Act, tribes must have access to the same resources for voting as other voters in New Mexico.</li></ul><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p>Register online, by mail or in person by Tuesday, Oct. 8. <br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Register for the first time or make changes to your registration using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/InstructionsStep1.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/VRForms/VRFormEnglishFinal.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration form that you downloaded online, </a></span></span> complete it and mail it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. You can also pick up a registration form from your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Complete your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration and vote </a></span></span>at your county clerk’s office during the early voting period. Additional early voting sites also may offer same-day voter registration. Check with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/80/f2/03987e18497192d37a6c39e3bc23/400px-vote-new-mexico-2024.jpg" alt="Voting Rights New Mexico" width="400" height="266" style="height: auto; max-width: 430px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Residents fill out general election ballots in Santa Fe, New Mexico. </figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Morgan Lee/AP Photo</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/same-day-voter-registration/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Same-day registration</a></span></span> is available at every polling location in your county. Bring an<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> acceptable form of ID,</a></span></span> such as a New Mexico driver’s license or state ID card or a document displaying your address, along with a photo ID.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>Use the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online voter portal</a></span></span> to verify your registration status.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>The county clerk must receive your absentee ballot application by Tuesday, Oct. 22. <br></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Complete the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/AbsenteeApplication.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online application form.</a></span></span> </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print and fill out the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://api.realfile.rtsclients.com/PublicFiles/ee3072ab0d43456cb15a51f7d82c77a2/dbc22267-91b2-42c2-83a2-149d7c8b55ce/Absentee%20Ballot%20Paper%20Application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot application</a></span></span>, then mail it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office.</a></span></span> Absentee ballot requests must be received 14 days before an election — that’s Tuesday, Oct. 22. But you’re encouraged to apply as soon as possible.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Visit your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> to request an application in person. You can also print and complete the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://api.realfile.rtsclients.com/PublicFiles/ee3072ab0d43456cb15a51f7d82c77a2/dbc22267-91b2-42c2-83a2-149d7c8b55ce/Absentee%20Ballot%20Paper%20Application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot application</a></span></span>, then deliver it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone: </b>Call your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county clerk’s office</a></span></span> to request an application.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning an absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Open your envelope and read the instructions written on the yellow paper inside. Fill out your ballot, fold your ballot and put it in the inner envelope. Then, put the inner envelope into the outer envelope. Seal and sign the outer envelope and return it:<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Send your ballot to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. It must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Hand-deliver your ballot to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> or any Election Day polling site by 7 p.m. on Election Day. </li></ul><p>Track your absentee ballot through the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx?tab=AbsenteeTracker" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voter portal.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Find early voting locations and operating hours on the state <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elections website</a></span></span> or by contacting your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5. <br><br>Sample ballots are available on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>Voter identification is only required for <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">same-day registration</a></span></span> and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/voter-registration-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first-time New Mexico voters</a></span></span> who completed their registration by mail and did not submit identification with their form.<br><br>For same-day registration, bring a New Mexico driver’s license or state ID card, or a document displaying your address in the county, along with a photo ID. If you are a first-time voter who did not submit identification with your registration by mail, bring a valid photo ID, current utility bill, bank statement or document displaying your name and address.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>People with a disability may vote using an absentee ballot, which can be delivered to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> in person or by mail by a voter’s caregiver or member of their immediate family. Those in a nursing home or long-term care facility may also use this option.<br><br>If you have a visual impairment, you may request a special absentee ballot. You may request assistance at a polling station or use an accessible voting machine. For more information, visit the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voters-with-disabilities-faqs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elections website</a></span></span>.<br><br>Accessible voting machines are available at every polling station.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was updated on Sept. 19, 2024, with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Julie Goldenberg is an associate editor of </i>AARP The Magazine<i> and the </i>AARP Bulletin<i>. She is a graduate of Columbia Journalism School and is based in New York City.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/?cmp=RDRCT-b895d461-20200401" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP’s political coverage </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/new-york" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span> </li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/caregiving-advocacy/?CMP=RDRCT-CON-CAREFORCAREGIVERS-02162024" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP New Mexico. 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max-width: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Last day to register to vote: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 8</li><li><b>First day of early voting:</b> Tuesday, Oct. 8</li><li><b>Deadline to request absentee ballot:</b> Tuesday, Oct. 22</li><li><b>Last day of early voting:</b> Saturday, Nov. 2</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Check your registration status using the state’s online <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voter portal.</a></span></span> </li></ul><ul><li><b>Absentee voting:</b> Any registered voter can <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/AbsenteeApplication.aspx?type=RA&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">apply for an absentee ballot</a></span></span> without a reason.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Early voting:</b> Available from Tuesday, Oct. 8, to Saturday, Nov. 2, at your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk</a></span></span>’s office.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Voting at the polls: </b>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. If you didn’t submit voter identification with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/voter-registration-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first-time mail-in registration</a></span></span>, bring a valid photo ID, a current utility bill or government document that displays your name and address. </li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent voting changes in New Mexico</h2></span></span><p>A 2023 state law mandates that:<br></p><ul><li>Same-day registration is offered at every polling place statewide on Election Day. </li></ul><ul><li>Each county offers at least two ballot drop boxes, although counties can apply to waive this requirement.</li></ul><ul><li>A voluntary permanent absentee voter list be established, so voters can automatically receive an absentee ballot before statewide elections if they choose. </li></ul><ul><li>As part of the state Native American Voting Rights Act, tribes must have access to the same resources for voting as other voters in New Mexico.</li></ul><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p>Register online, by mail or in person by Tuesday, Oct. 8. <br></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Register for the first time or make changes to your registration using the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/InstructionsStep1.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/VRForms/VRFormEnglishFinal.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration form that you downloaded online, </a></span></span> complete it and mail it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. You can also pick up a registration form from your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Complete your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration and vote </a></span></span>at your county clerk’s office during the early voting period. Additional early voting sites also may offer same-day voter registration. Check with your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. </li></ul><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/80/f2/03987e18497192d37a6c39e3bc23/400px-vote-new-mexico-2024.jpg" alt="Voting Rights New Mexico" width="400" height="266" style="height: auto; max-width: 430px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Residents fill out general election ballots in Santa Fe, New Mexico. </figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Morgan Lee/AP Photo</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/same-day-voter-registration/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Same-day registration</a></span></span> is available at every polling location in your county. Bring an<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> acceptable form of ID,</a></span></span> such as a New Mexico driver’s license or state ID card or a document displaying your address, along with a photo ID.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>Use the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online voter portal</a></span></span> to verify your registration status.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request an absentee ballot </h2></span></span><p>The county clerk must receive your absentee ballot application by Tuesday, Oct. 22. <br></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Complete the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/AbsenteeApplication.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online application form.</a></span></span> </li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Print and fill out the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://api.realfile.rtsclients.com/PublicFiles/ee3072ab0d43456cb15a51f7d82c77a2/dbc22267-91b2-42c2-83a2-149d7c8b55ce/Absentee%20Ballot%20Paper%20Application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot application</a></span></span>, then mail it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office.</a></span></span> Absentee ballot requests must be received 14 days before an election — that’s Tuesday, Oct. 22. But you’re encouraged to apply as soon as possible.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Visit your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> to request an application in person. You can also print and complete the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://api.realfile.rtsclients.com/PublicFiles/ee3072ab0d43456cb15a51f7d82c77a2/dbc22267-91b2-42c2-83a2-149d7c8b55ce/Absentee%20Ballot%20Paper%20Application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">absentee ballot application</a></span></span>, then deliver it to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><b>By phone: </b>Call your<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> county clerk’s office</a></span></span> to request an application.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning an absentee ballot</h2></span></span><p>Open your envelope and read the instructions written on the yellow paper inside. Fill out your ballot, fold your ballot and put it in the inner envelope. Then, put the inner envelope into the outer envelope. Seal and sign the outer envelope and return it:<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Send your ballot to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>. It must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Hand-deliver your ballot to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> or any Election Day polling site by 7 p.m. on Election Day. </li></ul><p>Track your absentee ballot through the state’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx?tab=AbsenteeTracker" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">voter portal.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Find early voting locations and operating hours on the state <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elections website</a></span></span> or by contacting your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5. <br><br>Sample ballots are available on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal.</a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day </h2></span></span><p>Voter identification is only required for <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/same-day-voter-registration-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">same-day registration</a></span></span> and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/voter-registration-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first-time New Mexico voters</a></span></span> who completed their registration by mail and did not submit identification with their form.<br><br>For same-day registration, bring a New Mexico driver’s license or state ID card, or a document displaying your address in the county, along with a photo ID. If you are a first-time voter who did not submit identification with your registration by mail, bring a valid photo ID, current utility bill, bank statement or document displaying your name and address.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>People with a disability may vote using an absentee ballot, which can be delivered to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/county-clerk-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">county clerk’s office</a></span></span> in person or by mail by a voter’s caregiver or member of their immediate family. Those in a nursing home or long-term care facility may also use this option.<br><br>If you have a visual impairment, you may request a special absentee ballot. You may request assistance at a polling station or use an accessible voting machine. For more information, visit the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voters-with-disabilities-faqs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elections website</a></span></span>.<br><br>Accessible voting machines are available at every polling station.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was updated on Sept. 19, 2024, with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Julie Goldenberg is an associate editor of </i>AARP The Magazine<i> and the </i>AARP Bulletin<i>. She is a graduate of Columbia Journalism School and is based in New York City.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Also of Interest:</b></h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/?cmp=RDRCT-b895d461-20200401" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP’s political coverage </a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/new-york" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span> </li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/caregiving-advocacy/?CMP=RDRCT-CON-CAREFORCAREGIVERS-02162024" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP New Mexico. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr66ecfac353c02-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$module = array( '_id' => '66158db0e9dff2b1fd9cafcd', 'module_id' => '1098', 'name' => 'RHS - Events Experience', 'type' => 'php', 'data' => '<?php include(APP . "/Resource/experience.master.resource.root.html"); ?> <style type="text/css"> .recommenationSection {font-family: Lato, sans-serif} .recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px!important; text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0.03em} .recommendationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:#dd1200; font-family:Lato, sans-serif; font-size:15px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; margin:0} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px; font-weight:700} .recommendationSection .uxdia-c-featured-tile__content-wrapper {padding: 0 0 .5em 0; margin-bottom: 1.25em; border-bottom: 1px solid #000} </style>', 'css' => '.recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px} .recommenadationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:rgb(221,18,0); font-size:12px} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px} ', 'script' => '', 'cache_time' => '', 'localize' => '0' ) $obj = false</pre><pre class="stack-trace">include - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 eval - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 13 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><style type="text/css"> .recommenationSection {font-family: Lato, sans-serif} .recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px!important; text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0.03em} .recommendationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:#dd1200; font-family:Lato, sans-serif; font-size:15px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; margin:0} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px; font-weight:700} .recommendationSection .uxdia-c-featured-tile__content-wrapper {padding: 0 0 .5em 0; margin-bottom: 1.25em; border-bottom: 1px solid #000} </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); 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