Election Information for NM Voters

Registering to Vote

Who’s eligible to vote in New Mexico?

A U.S. citizen who is a New Mexico resident and at least 18 years old on Election Day (17-year-olds can register to vote as long as they'll be 18 by election day)

• who has not been denied the right to vote by a court of law because of mental incapacity
• who is not currently incarcerated for a felony conviction (individuals who are on probation or parole are eligible to vote): you can get more information at Campaign Legal's "Restore Your Vote" page

You can register to vote online at the NM Secretary of State website.

• Supply your social security number, your driver’s license number or state identification number, and your date of birth, and you’re done. Online registration is safe, quick, and accurate.
• You can also register at your county clerk’s office, at a New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) site or public assistance or health office, or through a third-party registrar. You can also print the national voter registration form online, fill it out and mail to the Secretary of State or your county clerk.

Newly registered voters who submitted the registration form by mail will need to submit some proof of ID when they vote:

• a current or expired New Mexico state identification; or
• a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, student identification card or other government document, including identification issued by an Indian nation, tribe or pueblo that shows your name and current address. 

Already registered? 

• Confirm that your current voter registration is up-to-date and your social security number is correct.
  Find out what’s on your ballot, voting dates and locations as well as absentee ballot information.
• Update your registration if your legal name or address has changed. You can also declare a major political party and/or change your party affiliation.