New Mexico
Voting Guide.
New Mexico offers same-day registration during early voting and on Election Day. Early voting runs for nearly four weeks before Election Day.
Last verified · June 15, 2026
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Key details for your state.
- Registration deadline
- 28 days before Election Day (online/mail). Same-day registration available throughout early voting and on Election Day.
- Early voting
- In-person early voting begins 28 days before Election Day at the county clerk's office, with expanded locations starting 14 days before.
- Absentee / mail-in
- Application must be received by 14 days before Election Day. Ballot must be received by 7:00 PM Election Day.
- ID requirements
- Generally no photo ID required. First-time voters who registered by mail without verified ID may need to show ID.
- Election Day hours
- Polls open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Mountain Time. If you are in line at 7:00 PM, you can vote.
Extra info:
- Same-day registration is available during early voting and on Election Day at any vote center.
- New Mexico passed major voting expansions in 2023 — automatic voter registration and a permanent absentee list.
- Most counties use vote centers — vote at any location in your county.
All information on this page comes from the New Mexico Secretary of State's official election website. Confirm details there before voting:
https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/ ↗