Voting in New Mexico
U.S. Senate and Governor
Statewide races every New Mexico voter sees. Candidates are listed in the order of the official source, with party as printed.
U.S. Senate
- Ben R. Lujan · Democratic Party
- Larry E. Marker · Republican Party
Governor
- Greggory D. Hull · Republican PartyRunning mate: David M. Gallegos
- Deb Haaland · Democratic PartyRunning mate: Stephanie Garcia Richard
Source: Santa Fe County Clerk, 2026 General Election sample ballot (Precinct 001). Write-in candidates not shown. Your county's sample ballot has every race.
Key facts for Nov. 3
Register to vote
Register online, by mail or through a registration agent by Tuesday, Oct. 6 (28 days before Election Day).
Same-day registration: Yes. Register and vote in person at the county clerk office or early voting sites during early voting, or at any polling place in your county on Election Day. Bring photo ID plus proof of address if the ID address differs.
Online registration is available.
Vote early in person
In person at county clerk offices Oct. 6 to Oct. 31. Additional sites in many counties open Saturday, Oct. 17. Hours set by each county.
Election Day
Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Vote by mail
Who: Any voter may request one (no excuse); voters may also join a permanent absentee list.
Request by: Application must be received by the county clerk by Tuesday, Oct. 20 (14 days before Election Day).
Return by: Must be received by 7 p.m. on Nov. 3 at the county clerk, a polling place in your county or a drop box. Postmarks do not count.
ID to vote in person
Most voters do not need ID. First-time voters who registered by mail without ID must show photo ID or a document with name and address (utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check, student or tribal ID). Same-day registrants need photo ID.
Note: Registration, early voting end, expanded early voting and absentee request dates were computed from official day-count rules; the Oct. 6 early voting start is confirmed in the 2026 official voter guide.
From the New Mexico Secretary of State, Bureau of Elections and other official state sources, checked Oct 7, 2026. Rules can change; the official office has the final word. Only eligible, registered voters may vote.
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