Important Dates for the 2026 General Election in New Mexico
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
National Voter Registration Day
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Military and overseas ballots mailed.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Absentee ballots mailed.
Last day to register to vote online or on paper applications.
Early Voting and Same Day Registration (SDR) begins at the county clerks offices.
Most are open Monday – Friday | 8 am – 5 pm
Closed for Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Monday, October 12, 2026
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
County clerks voting sites will be closed for the holiday.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Early Voting and SDR opens at all early voting locations.
Most Sites open Monday – Saturday | 10 am – 7 pm
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Last day to request an absentee ballot.
Saturday, October 24, 2026
National Early Vote Day
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Last day to early vote
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Election Day!
Same Day Registration (SDR) is available at ALL locations.
Absentee ballots due by 7 pm
All Sites open 7 am – 7 pm