/tags/secretary-of-states-office Secretary of State's Office en-US Copyright Wed, 13 Nov 2024 01:42:13 GMT /local-news/2024-11-12/secretary-of-state-recommendation-lawmakers-improving-election New Mexico’s election has been ranked best in the nation according to a project by MIT. But there’s still room for improvement, according to Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver. She spoke during an interim legislative meeting on Tuesday about presidential election results and recommendations going forward. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 01:42:13 GMT /local-news/2024-11-12/secretary-of-state-recommendation-lawmakers-improving-election Jeanette DeDios /local-news/2024-10-09/though-it-hasnt-seen-any-ai-election-disinformation-nm-secretary-of-states-office-is-staying-vigilant With AI tools more readily available than ever before, the New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office has been working to head off election disinformation that may be hard to spot. It hasn't seen any so far this season. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 19:06:06 GMT /local-news/2024-10-09/though-it-hasnt-seen-any-ai-election-disinformation-nm-secretary-of-states-office-is-staying-vigilant Nash Jones /local-news/2024-10-08/tens-of-thousands-have-become-permanent-absentee-voters-in-nm-as-early-voting-begins Voting in the 2024 general election has begun in New Mexico, where early in-person voting is underway and absentee ballots are being sent out to those who requested them. For the first time, thousands of voters will find a ballot in their mailbox even though they did not submit a new application for this election. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 23:55:54 GMT /local-news/2024-10-08/tens-of-thousands-have-become-permanent-absentee-voters-in-nm-as-early-voting-begins Nash Jones /local-news/2024-09-11/nm-secretary-of-state-trust-elections New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver testified at a congressional committee hearing on election confidence Wednesday. Amid declining trust in elections and their results across the county in recent years, Toulouse Oliver touted the state’s efforts to turn the tide in the lead-up to November. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 22:49:22 GMT /local-news/2024-09-11/nm-secretary-of-state-trust-elections Nash Jones /local-news/2024-04-17/online-absentee-ballot-application-opens-for-nm-primary-election The online application for absentee ballots for the June 4 New Mexico primary election opened Wednesday. For the first time, the application offers voters the option to receive an absentee ballot for all future elections, as well. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 23:27:05 GMT /local-news/2024-04-17/online-absentee-ballot-application-opens-for-nm-primary-election Nash Jones /local-news/2024-04-09/permanent-absentee-voter-list-application-only-available-by-paper-for-now This is the first year that New Mexicans can choose to receive an absentee ballot for every election. Previously, they had to submit a new request each time. However, the online application is not yet available. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 01:17:27 GMT /local-news/2024-04-09/permanent-absentee-voter-list-application-only-available-by-paper-for-now Nash Jones /local-news/2024-01-31/nm-lawmaker-wants-the-public-informed-if-a-political-ad-is-a-deepfake The 2024 election comes as Artificial Intelligence has not only gotten better, but much more accessible. A bill moving forward in the New Mexico House tries to catch election policy up with the fast-moving technology that can create hard-to-spot fakes. The bill would help ensure voters know what they’re looking at when AI is used to create disinformation. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:58:46 GMT /local-news/2024-01-31/nm-lawmaker-wants-the-public-informed-if-a-political-ad-is-a-deepfake Nash Jones /local-news/2024-01-02/new-mexicos-permanent-absentee-voter-list-goes-into-effect Until now, New Mexico voters who wanted to cast an absentee ballot had to request one for each election. That has now changed with the creation of a permanent absentee voter list. Wed, 03 Jan 2024 01:21:19 GMT /local-news/2024-01-02/new-mexicos-permanent-absentee-voter-list-goes-into-effect Nash Jones /local-news/2023-10-23/deadline-arrives-to-request-an-absentee-ballot-for-the-2023-local-election Tuesday, Oct. 24, is the last day to request an absentee ballot for the 2023 Regular Local Election. Some states require voters to have an excuse to vote absentee, but not New Mexico. Mon, 23 Oct 2023 22:03:44 GMT /local-news/2023-10-23/deadline-arrives-to-request-an-absentee-ballot-for-the-2023-local-election Nash Jones /local-news/2020-11-03/provisional-ballot-problem-in-sandoval-county Say you went to vote on Election Day 2020, and the poll worker could not find your registration information in the computer system. In that case, you’re… Wed, 04 Nov 2020 00:46:52 GMT /local-news/2020-11-03/provisional-ballot-problem-in-sandoval-county Marisa Demarco