We the People New Mexico - Elections
General Election November 3, 2020
Key Dates
September 14 - County clerk begins mailing absentee ballot applications
October 6 - Absentee voting begins. Voter registration deadline (online or by mail)
October 20 - Deadline to request absentee ballot through the NM Secretary of State website. Applications for absentee ballots must be received by the County Clerk by this date
November 2 - Deadline to contact the County Clerk if you have not received an absentee ballot
October 17 - 31- Early voting in person
October 31 - Deadline to register to vote (in person)
November 3 - Election Day. Absentee ballots must be returned to the County Clerk's office or any polling location by 7 PM.
October 6 - Absentee voting begins. Voter registration deadline (online or by mail)
October 20 - Deadline to request absentee ballot through the NM Secretary of State website. Applications for absentee ballots must be received by the County Clerk by this date
November 2 - Deadline to contact the County Clerk if you have not received an absentee ballot
October 17 - 31- Early voting in person
October 31 - Deadline to register to vote (in person)
November 3 - Election Day. Absentee ballots must be returned to the County Clerk's office or any polling location by 7 PM.
June 2, 2020- NM Primary election
You must be a registered Democrat, Republican or Libertarian to vote in the Primary Election. If you wish to change your party affiliation it must be done by May 5, 2020. Voters will not be able to change their party (nor select one) during Early Voting. Registered voters will receive an absentee ballot application automatically per the recent NM Supreme Court decision. They can also request one. If you apply for and receive an absentee ballot and later decide to vote in person, you have to sign an affidavit that you did not vote using the absentee ballot.
Key Dates for the June 2, 2020 Primary Election
May 5, 2020
May 16, 2020
May 29, 2020 – Last day county clerks can mail absentee ballots to voters who request them.
May 30, 2020 - Last day of Early Voting
June 2, 2020 - Election Day Voting Convenience Centers and deadline to return absentee ballots. Absentee ballots may be dropped off at early voting locations or county clerk.
May 5, 2020
- Voter Registration Closes for the Primary Election (applicable only to mail-in or online voter registration applications).
- Last day to select or change a major party affiliation. Only Democrats, Republicans and Libertarians may vote in primary.
- In-person absentee voting begins at Clerk's Annex (Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-8 p.m. through May 15, 2020)
May 16, 2020
- Early Voting begins
- Early Voting Convenience Centers- TBD
- Mobile Voting Unit Schedule-TBD
May 29, 2020 – Last day county clerks can mail absentee ballots to voters who request them.
May 30, 2020 - Last day of Early Voting
June 2, 2020 - Election Day Voting Convenience Centers and deadline to return absentee ballots. Absentee ballots may be dropped off at early voting locations or county clerk.
The Electoral College
November 10, 2019 - Albuquerque City Council runoff election
Isaac Benton won reelection in District 2. Brook Bassan won the seat in District 4
Isaac Benton won reelection in District 2. Brook Bassan won the seat in District 4
November 5, 2019 - Albuquerque City Council election
Pat Davis was reelected in District 6 and Trudy Jones will return as City Councilor in District 8
Pat Davis was reelected in District 6 and Trudy Jones will return as City Councilor in District 8
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November 5th Election Results- Here is the link to the NM Secretary of NM website
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November 5 2019 Local Election- Bernalillo County
A very important election in Bernalillo County with a twist as a result of the NM Legislature passing the Local Election Act. Not only will voters be deciding school related issues, they will be voting on candidates for local government and several bond packages. It is imperative that voters get informed before making their decision because several of the issues can have significant impact if passed. Of special importance are three of the Albuquerque ballot questions. The Transportation Infrastructure Gross Receipts Tax measure would renew the one quarter of one percent (0.25%) tax. Proposition 1 would increase the amount of tax payer money to fund political candidates. Proposition 2 adds the concept of "Democracy Dollars" whereby residents would be issued coupons that candidates for Albuquerque for city office could redeem. Of particular concern is the use of the very broad term term "residents" which does not specify any other criteria such as being an eligible voter, age, citizenship status etc. Also, how will these coupons be controlled and monitored to prevent fraud and abuse? How much will it cost to administer?
Followup: All the measures passed
except for Prop 2. Resolution R19-165 passed by Albuquerque City
Council included the stipulation that the Council could increase but not
decrease the amount going towards public funding. It should be noted
that this information was not included on at least one ballot (Precinct 84)
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