Tuesday, November 3, 2026
New Mexico General Election
Every New Mexico voter will see the statewide races below.
Election Day
U.S. House and local races for New Mexico are coming soon. To see your full ballot now, use NMVOTE.ORG (New Mexico Secretary of State voter information portal).
Statewide races
On every New Mexico ballot.
Key dates
- Tue, October 6, 2026: Voter registration deadline (online and mail)Registration closes 28 days before the election. After this date, same-day registration is still available in person during early voting and on Election Day.
- Tue, October 6, 2026: Early voting begins at county clerk officesIn-person early voting starts at your county clerk's office 28 days before the election. Same-day registration is available at the county clerk's office.
- Sat, October 17, 2026: Expanded early voting begins in many countiesAdditional early voting sites open on the third Saturday before the election; check your county clerk for locations and hours.
- Tue, October 20, 2026: Last day for the county clerk to receive an absentee ballot applicationApplications must be received 14 days before Election Day. Request a ballot through NMVOTE.ORG or your county clerk.
- Sat, October 31, 2026: Early voting endsEarly voting ends the Saturday before the election.
- Tue, November 3, 2026: Election DayPolls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Absentee ballots must be received by the county clerk or at a polling location in the voter's county by 7 p.m. on Election Day; a postmark is not enough. Same-day registration is available at polling locations.
Sources: New Mexico Secretary of State: Voter Registration FAQ; New Mexico Secretary of State: Early Voting in Person; New Mexico Secretary of State: Absentee Voting by Mail; New Mexico Secretary of State: Same Day Voter Registration FAQ; Ballotpedia: State Poll Opening and Closing Times (2026). Check with your local election office for early-voting hours and locations.