Election day is Nov. 2, but the early voting period kicks off Tuesday, Oct. 5, for the 2021 local elections across New Mexico.
Regular Local Elections in the state now occur in November in odd-numbered years, like 2021, . The ballot can include local officials like mayor, city councilor, judges and school board. It can also include issues like bond measures.
Registered voters can cast their ballot in-person at for now.significantly in many counties on Saturday, Oct. 16.
If you鈥檙e not registered to vote, the last day to do so online or by mail is Tuesday, Oct. 5. However, you can register in person during early voting at your county clerk鈥檚 office and, in some counties, at as they expand on Oct. 16. You must bring that includes your name and current address.
Last year saw a record number of absentee ballots cast in New Mexico. County clerks will start mailing those out to voters who have requested them on Tuesday, Oct. 5, as well. You can apply for an absentee ballot through Oct. 28 , or through your county clerk鈥檚 office in person or by mail.
Absentee ballots can be mailed-in or dropped-off at polling locations or one of the new ballot drop-boxes. Here is a list of drop-box locations in and . If someone else is dropping your ballot off for you, that they are a member of your immediate family or your caregiver.
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