May 5, 2026 – Voter registration deadline & early voting begins
May 19, 2026 – Absentee ballot request deadline
June 2, 2026 – Primary Election Day
November 3, 2026 – General Election Day
Find your polling place, check your registration, or request an absentee ballot at NMVOTE.ORG. For local questions, contact your County Clerk’s office.
New Mexico Primary Voting Updates
More New Mexicans can now participate in primary elections.
• Registered Democrats and Republicans vote within their party • Independent (Declined-to-State) voters may now choose one party’s ballot when voting • No permanent party change is required to participate • Same-day voter registration is available during early voting and on Election Day
Why this matters: Primary elections often determine which candidates advance to the general election—your participation has a direct impact.
To find out more about these and any new voting updates, head to NMVOTE.ORG.
