How to Vote in New Mexico
“Crescit Eundo”— It Grows as It Goes
Capital: Santa Fe
Nickname: The Land of Enchantment
Admitted: 1912 (47th state)
Electoral Votes: 5
State Bird: Greater Roadrunner
State Flower: Yucca Flower
Registration Deadline
28 days before Election Day; same-day registration available during early voting and on Election Day
Voter ID Required
Non-photo ID accepted
Early Voting
Yes
Absentee / Mail-In
No-excuse
Polling Hours
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Electoral Votes
5
Voter Registration in New Mexico
The voter registration deadline in New Mexico is 28 days before Election Day; same-day registration available during early voting and on Election Day.
New Mexico offers online voter registration.
New Mexico has automatic voter registration — eligible citizens are registered automatically through state agencies (e.g., DMV).
In New Mexico, eligible residents can pre-register to vote at age 16.
Voter ID Requirements in New Mexico
New Mexico requires Non-photo ID accepted identification to vote.
Early Voting in New Mexico
Yes — New Mexico offers early voting.
Begins 28 days before Election Day at county clerk offices and alternate early voting locations
Absentee & Mail-In Voting in New Mexico
Absentee and mail-in voting in New Mexico: No-excuse.
Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot without providing a reason
Polling Hours in New Mexico
Polls in New Mexico are open 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Voting Rights & Restoration in New Mexico
Felony voting rights in New Mexico: After prison.