{"id":351524,"date":"2020-03-17T09:36:41","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T14:36:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/voting\/new-mexico-voting-guide.html"},"modified":"2026-05-19T15:28:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T20:28:22","slug":"new-mexico-voting-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/voting\/new-mexico-voting-guide.html","title":{"rendered":"New Mexico Voting Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero\" style=\"background-image:url(https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203044\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-states-banners-bkg_voting-nm\/voting-states-banners-bkg_voting-nm.jpg?_i=AA)\" class=\"fl-simple-hero\">\n    <div class=\"fl-simple-hero-container fl-container fl-flex fl-items-center\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fl-simple-hero-image\" src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1746227184\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-states-maps-New_Mexico\/voting-states-maps-New_Mexico.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero-image\">\n                <div class=\"fl-simple-hero-title\" data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero-title\">Voting in New Mexico<\/div>\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fl-simple-hero-logo\" src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203334\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-hdr_voting-logo-white-bg\/voting-hdr_voting-logo-white-bg.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"Your Voice. Your Rights. Your Vote.\" data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero-logo\">\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n    <div class=\"fl-container\">\n        <div class=\"updated-breadcrumb-list\">\n            <ol>\n                        <li>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\">FindLaw <\/a>\n                <span class=\"breadcrumb-separator\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span>\n            <\/li>\n                                <li aria-current=\"page\">New Mexico Voting Guide<\/li>\n            <\/ol>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n<div class=\"fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\"><h1 class=\"fl-no-margin-top\">New Mexico Voting Guide<\/h1>\n\n<section class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline\">\n    <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-content\">\n                    By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/susan-buckner-j-d\/\">Susan Buckner, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/catherine-hodder-esq\/\">Catherine Hodder, Esq.<\/a>\n                | Last reviewed\n        <time>\n                            May 19, 2026\n                    <\/time>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-legally-reviewed\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Legally Reviewed\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw\u2019s team of legal writers and attorneys<\/a> and in accordance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/company-history\/editorial-policy.html\">our editorial standards<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-fast-checked\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Fact-Checked\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/contributing-authors.html\">contributing authors<\/a>. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/?fli=bylinelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    <div class=\"fl-callout-text article-blockquote\">\n        <p>Welcome to FindLaw\u2019s <span data-term-id=\"56936387\">New Mexico<\/span> <span data-term-id=\"56936385\">Voter<\/span><span data-term-id=\"56936385\"> Guide<\/span>. Find answers to your questions about voting in the next <span data-term-id=\"56936382\">New Mexico<\/span> election, <span data-term-id=\"56936384\">voter registration<\/span>, voter <span data-term-id=\"56936405\">eligibility<\/span>, registration deadlines, mail-in and <span data-term-id=\"56936393\">in-person<\/span> voting, special accommodations for disabled voters, and what you can do if you see illegal activity at the polls. This guide contains the <span data-term-id=\"56936394\">general <\/span><span data-term-id=\"56936388\">election<\/span><span data-term-id=\"56936388\"> information<\/span> you\u2019ll need.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div><p>There are specific requirements to vote in <span data-term-id=\"56936382\">New Mexico<\/span> elections. To vote in primary and <span data-term-id=\"56936394\">general elections<\/span>, you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Be a U.S. citizen<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Be a resident of <span data-term-id=\"56936382\">New Mexico<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Be 18 years or older on the <span data-term-id=\"56936426\">next <\/span><span data-term-id=\"56936386\">election<\/span><span data-term-id=\"56936386\"> day<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The state of <span data-term-id=\"56936382\">New Mexico<\/span> doesn\u2019t allow you to vote if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>The courts have declared you mentally incompetent<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>You are currently incarcerated for a felony<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you have been released, you can vote even if you are on parole or probation.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.nm.gov\/voting-and-elections\/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">confirm your registration status<\/a> on the <span data-term-id=\"56936382\">New Mexico<\/span> voting site.<\/p>\n<h2>Where Do I Vote?<\/h2>\n<p>Your residence determines where you\u2019ll cast your ballot. To find your <span data-term-id=\"56936422\">polling place<\/span>, enter your address into the <span data-term-id=\"56936389\">New Mexico<\/span><span data-term-id=\"56936389\"> Secretary of State<\/span>\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us\/WhereToVoteAddress.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-term-id=\"56936422\">Polling Place<\/span> Lookup<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"fl-section-sidebar\">\n                        \n\n<div class=\"generalCardContainer\">\n            \n<div\n    class=\"fl-image-card fl-image-card--no-max-width fl-image-card--no-min-height fl-card-with-children fl-latl-card fl-image-card-title-on-image fl-flex fl-flex-column\"\n>\n                    <span class=\"\"\n        >\n\n            <div class=\"fl-image-card-image-wrapper fl-image-card-image-wrapper-default\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\n                     src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203337\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-VoteHere\/voting-VoteHere.jpg?_i=AA\"\n                     alt=\"\"\n                ><\/img>\n                                    <span class=\"fl-eyebrow fl-image-card-eyebrow\">POLLING PLACE FINDER<\/span>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/span>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-image-card-content fl-flex-basis-100\">\n                    <h2><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Where Do I Vote?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your residence determines the location of your polling place. To find your polling place, enter your address into the New Mexico Secretary of State&#8217;s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us\/WhereToVoteAddress.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Polling Place Lookup<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <div\n            class=\"fl-latl-card-footer fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-center\"\n        >\n                    <a class=\"fl-latl-card-footer-link fl-text-lg-medium fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-center\" href=\"https:\/\/voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us\/WhereToVoteAddress.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\n                <span>FIND OUT WHERE TO VOTE<\/span>\n                <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"fl-section fl-how-it-works\">\n    <div class=\"fl-container\">\n        <h2 class=\"fl-title-H2 fl-text-center\">How To Register in New Mexico<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"fl-text-center\"><p>There are several ways to register to vote in <span data-term-id=\"56936382\">New Mexico<\/span>. If you are registering for the <span data-term-id=\"56936401\">first time<\/span>, you must include a copy of a current photo ID, a current utility bill, or another document that shows your name and <span data-term-id=\"56936412\">current address<\/span>. Otherwise, you\u2019ll need to show a form of ID when voting either absentee or <span data-term-id=\"56936393\">in person<\/span>. Acceptable forms of ID include any of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-term-id=\"56936382\">New Mexico<\/span> driver\u2019s license or state ID<\/li>\n<li>ID issued by an Indian nation, tribe, or <span data-term-id=\"56936419\">pueblo<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Government passport or military ID<\/li>\n<li>Utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or similar document showing your name and ID<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are different ways to register to vote in New Mexico. Choose the one that&#8217;s best suited for you:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-how-it-works-cards grid fl-mt30\">\n                            <div class=\"fl-icon-card\">\n                                        <div\n                        class=\"fl-icon-card-icon\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-icon\"\n                    >\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203342\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-howToRegister-in-person\/voting-howToRegister-in-person.svg?_i=AA\"\n                                                        class=\"fl-icon-card-image\"\n                            aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                            loading=\"lazy\"\n                        \/>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <h2\n                        class=\"fl-h3 fl-icon-card-title\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-title\"\n                    >\n                        In Person\n                    <\/h2>\n                    <div\n                        class=\"fl-text-lg fl-icon-card-description\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-description\"\n                    >\n                        <p>Visit\u00a0your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.state.nm.us\/voting-and-elections\/voter-information\/county-clerk-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">local <span data-term-id=\"56936395\">county clerk<\/span><\/a>\u00a0or the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.state.nm.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-term-id=\"56936414\">Secretary of State\u2019s office<\/span><\/a>\u00a0to complete a <span data-term-id=\"56936384\">voter registration<\/span> application form.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"fl-icon-card\">\n                                        <div\n                        class=\"fl-icon-card-icon\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-icon\"\n                    >\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203367\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-online2\/voting-online2.svg?_i=AA\"\n                                                        class=\"fl-icon-card-image\"\n                            aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                            loading=\"lazy\"\n                        \/>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <h2\n                        class=\"fl-h3 fl-icon-card-title\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-title\"\n                    >\n                        Online\n                    <\/h2>\n                    <div\n                        class=\"fl-text-lg fl-icon-card-description\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-description\"\n                    >\n                        <p>Register or update your registration information on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/portal1.sos.nm.gov\/OVR\/(S(4hl2dlbcwyfma1ipvsho0nma))\/WebPages\/InstructionsStep1.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-term-id=\"56936382\">New Mexico<\/span> Online <span data-term-id=\"56936384\">Voter Registration<\/span> website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"fl-icon-card\">\n                                        <div\n                        class=\"fl-icon-card-icon\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-icon\"\n                    >\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203391\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-howToRegister-mail\/voting-howToRegister-mail.svg?_i=AA\"\n                                                        class=\"fl-icon-card-image\"\n                            aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                            loading=\"lazy\"\n                        \/>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <h2\n                        class=\"fl-h3 fl-icon-card-title\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-title\"\n                    >\n                        By Mail\n                    <\/h2>\n                    <div\n                        class=\"fl-text-lg fl-icon-card-description\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-description\"\n                    >\n                        <p>Mail the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/VoterReg_SHELL_2023_ENG.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-term-id=\"56936387\">New Mexico<\/span> <span data-term-id=\"56936384\">Voter<\/span><span data-term-id=\"56936384\"> Registration<\/span> Form<\/a>\u00a0with a copy of an ID to your\u00a0local <span data-term-id=\"56936395\">county clerk<\/span>\u00a0or the\u00a0Secretary of State.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"fl-icon-card\">\n                                        <div\n                        class=\"fl-icon-card-icon\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-icon\"\n                    >\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203386\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-howToRegister-dmv\/voting-howToRegister-dmv.svg?_i=AA\"\n                                                        class=\"fl-icon-card-image\"\n                            aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                            loading=\"lazy\"\n                        \/>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <h2\n                        class=\"fl-h3 fl-icon-card-title\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-title\"\n                    >\n                        At a DMV\n                    <\/h2>\n                    <div\n                        class=\"fl-text-lg fl-icon-card-description\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-description\"\n                    >\n                        <p>As of 2021, residents of <span data-term-id=\"56936382\">New Mexico<\/span> can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mvd.newmexico.gov\/voter-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">register to vote at the DMV<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n<div class=\"fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\">\n<div><h2><span data-term-id=\"56936382\">New Mexico<\/span>\u2019s Registration Deadlines<\/h2>\n<p>If you don\u2019t register to vote before the deadline, you won\u2019t receive ballot information before the next <span data-term-id=\"56936391\">local election<\/span>. The deadlines for each type of <span data-term-id=\"56936384\">voter registration<\/span> in <span data-term-id=\"56936382\">New Mexico<\/span> are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Online<\/strong>:<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>28 days before the election<\/li>\n<li><strong>By Mail<\/strong>:<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>The documents must be postmarked <strong>at least 28 days<\/strong> before the election<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you miss the deadline, you can register to vote or update your <span data-term-id=\"56936384\">voter registration<\/span> at any <span data-term-id=\"56936423\">polling location<\/span> on <span data-term-id=\"56936386\">Election Day<\/span>.\u00a0Under <span data-term-id=\"56936382\">New Mexico<\/span>\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nmlegis.gov\/Legislation\/Legislation?Chamber=H&amp;LegType=B&amp;LegNo=4&amp;year=23\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-term-id=\"56936403\">Voting Rights<\/span> Act<\/a>, voters have access to <span data-term-id=\"56936409\">same-day <\/span><span data-term-id=\"56936384\">voter registration<\/span> and automatic <span data-term-id=\"56936384\">voter registration<\/span> through the MVD.<\/p>\n<p><span data-term-id=\"56936392\">Early voting<\/span> can be accessed at specific locations and schedules <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.nm.gov\/voting-and-elections\/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org\/county-clerk-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">determined by your <span data-term-id=\"56936395\">county clerk<\/span><\/a>. You can confirm this information on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.nm.gov\/voting-and-elections\/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">state\u2019s voter information portal<\/a>. This site will also provide details on when the upcoming elections will take place.<\/p>\n<h2>How Do I Request an <span data-term-id=\"56936383\">Absentee Ballot<\/span> in <span data-term-id=\"56936382\">New Mexico<\/span>?<\/h2>\n<p>To request an <span data-term-id=\"56936383\">absentee ballot<\/span>, visit the\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56936382\">New Mexico<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.nm.gov\/voting-and-elections\/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org\/absentee-and-early-voting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-term-id=\"56936383\">Absentee Ballot<\/span> Application website<\/a>. You can contact your local <span data-term-id=\"56936395\">county clerk<\/span> <span data-term-id=\"56936393\">in person<\/span>, by mail, or by phone to request a ballot. You can also download an <span data-term-id=\"56936383\">absentee ballot<\/span> application, fill it out, and submit it to your local <span data-term-id=\"56936395\">county clerk<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>You do not need to provide a reason for <span data-term-id=\"56936398\">absentee voting<\/span> in <span data-term-id=\"56936382\">New Mexico<\/span>. State officials understand that not everybody can or wants to vote <span data-term-id=\"56936393\">in person<\/span>. It\u2019s not always possible to cast your ballot at <span data-term-id=\"56936392\">early <\/span><span data-term-id=\"56936406\">voting<\/span><span data-term-id=\"56936406\"> locations<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Once <span data-term-id=\"56936396\">election officials<\/span> approve your application for <span data-term-id=\"56936398\">absentee voting<\/span>, they\u2019ll send the ballot to your home address. You can also request to be added to <span data-term-id=\"56936382\">New Mexico<\/span>\u2019s permanent <span data-term-id=\"56936383\">absentee ballot<\/span> list. If you would prefer not to go to <span data-term-id=\"56936422\">polling places<\/span>, you can choose to receive mail-in ballots each election.<\/p>\n<h2>Provisional Ballots<\/h2>\n<p>If your name does not appear on the <span data-term-id=\"56936384\">voter registration<\/span> record at your <span data-term-id=\"56936423\">polling location<\/span>, or you are a new registrant who did not send your registration information in within 28 days of the election, you will receive a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/voting\/my-voting-guide\/what-are-the-provisional-ballot-laws-by-state.html\">provisional ballot <\/a>at the polls. You may also request a provisional ballot if you made a mistake on your <span data-term-id=\"56936383\">absentee ballot<\/span> and wish to correct it.<\/p>\n<p>You will need to sign an affidavit confirming your identity and provide information so the <span data-term-id=\"56936396\">election officials<\/span> can verify your residency and <span data-term-id=\"56936384\">voter registration<\/span> after the election. If your <span data-term-id=\"56936399\">voting information<\/span> is not confirmed, your ballot will be discarded.<\/p>\n<h2>What Do I Need To Bring to the Polls in <span data-term-id=\"56936382\">New Mexico<\/span>?<\/h2>\n<p>In most cases, <span data-term-id=\"56936416\">registered voters<\/span> don\u2019t need photo identification to vote. There are some exceptions. If you register to vote for the <span data-term-id=\"56936401\">first time<\/span> by mail and do not include a copy of your ID, you must show a valid ID at the <span data-term-id=\"56936422\">polling place<\/span>. The city of Rio Rancho has an ordinance requiring voters to show a nonpartisan ID only for municipal elections. <span data-term-id=\"56936402\">Albuquerque<\/span> repealed a similar ordinance in 2021.<\/p>\n<h2>What Special Accommodations Are Available?<\/h2>\n<p><span data-term-id=\"56936382\">New Mexico<\/span> prides itself on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.nm.gov\/voting-and-elections\/voters-with-disabilities-faqs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">providing accessibility for all<\/a>. Accommodations are available at <span data-term-id=\"56936382\">New Mexico<\/span> polls for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visually impaired individuals and those with reading disabilities<\/li>\n<li>Mentally disabled individuals under conservatorship, as long as they are able to indicate their voting preference<\/li>\n<li>Individuals in nursing homes or other healthcare settings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have a disability, you can ask for assistance at the polls. You can choose a person to help you, as long as that person is not a candidate, your employer, or a union representative.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What To Do if You See Something Illegal at the Polls<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-term-id=\"56936382\">New Mexico<\/span> law <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.nm.gov\/voting-and-elections\/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org\/guidance-on-voter-intimidation-and-discriminatory-conduct\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">prohibits voter intimidation<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/voting\/how-do-i-protect-my-right-to-vote-\/electioneering-laws-and-election-interference.html\">electioneering<\/a> at voting sites. Voter intimidation consists of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Intimidating, threatening, or harassing voters<\/li>\n<li>Blocking entrances or exits<\/li>\n<li>Distributing misleading information about <span data-term-id=\"56936407\">election dates<\/span> or locations<\/li>\n<li>Vandalism of <span data-term-id=\"56936422\">polling places<\/span> or drop boxes<\/li>\n<li>Brandishing weapons or impersonating a law enforcement officer to harass voters or poll workers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Electioneering is where people make campaign speeches, distribute campaign literature, wear campaign clothing, or solicit votes within 100 feet of a <span data-term-id=\"56936423\">polling location<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>If you see something at a state election that you believe is illegal, don\u2019t attempt to engage with the individuals yourself. Instead, notify <span data-term-id=\"56936396\">election officials<\/span> and fill out a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.state.nm.us\/voting-and-elections\/voter-information\/election-ethics-and-voter-complaints\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Complaint Form<\/a>\u00a0to submit to the <span data-term-id=\"56936389\">New Mexico<\/span> <span data-term-id=\"56936414\">Secretary of State<\/span><span data-term-id=\"56936414\">\u2019s Office<\/span>. The Office does not investigate anonymous complaints.<\/p>\n<p>If the activity appears dangerous or violent, contact law enforcement. Keep in mind that knowingly making a false voting violation claim is a crime.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>A <span data-term-id=\"56936382\">New Mexico<\/span> <span data-term-id=\"56936403\">Voting Rights<\/span> Lawyer Can Help<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If someone has limited or violated your <span data-term-id=\"56936403\">voting rights<\/span>, consult a <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/civil-rights\/new-mexico\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-term-id=\"56936382\">New Mexico<\/span> civil rights attorney<\/a>. 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class=\"fl-contact-information\">\n    <h2 class=\"fl-h2 fl-contact-information-title\">Additional Information<\/h2>                        <a class=\"fl-text-sm-bold fl-contact-information-organization\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.state.nm.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Mexico Secretary of State<\/a>\n                <div class=\"fl-text-sm fl-contact-information-address\"><p>New Mexico Capitol Annex North<br \/>\n325 Don Gaspar, Suite 300<br \/>\nSanta Fe, NM 87501<\/p>\n<\/div>    <p class=\"fl-text-sm fl-no-margin\"><span class=\"fl-contact-information-label fl-bold-text\">Phone:<\/span>505-827-3600<\/p>    <p class=\"fl-text-sm fl-no-margin\"><span class=\"fl-contact-information-label fl-bold-text\">Fax:<\/span>505-827-4387<\/p>            <p class=\"fl-text-sm fl-no-margin\"><span class=\"fl-contact-information-label fl-bold-text\">Email:<\/span><a href=\"mailto:Sos.elections@state.nm.us\">Sos.elections@state.nm.us<\/a><\/p>\n        <p class=\"fl-text-sm fl-no-margin\"><span class=\"fl-contact-information-label fl-bold-text\">Web:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.state.nm.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.sos.state.nm.us\/<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"fl-free-text-component fl-free-text-component-light fl-free-text-component-\">\n    <div class=\"fl-container\">\n                    <h2 class=\"fl-title-H2 fl-no-margin fl-text-center\">New Mexico Voting Resources<\/h2>\n                <p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 18px;\">Your vote counts. Take the time to learn how and when to vote.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"fl-divider fl-divider-no-vertical fl-divider-white\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n        src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1748942224\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/general-thumbnails-latl-icon-voting-divider\/general-thumbnails-latl-icon-voting-divider.png?_i=AA\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n        alt=\"\"\n    \/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n                                \n\n<div class=\"generalCardContainer\">\n            <div class=\"cards-container cards-wrapper fl-cards-white\">\n            <div class=\"cards-container__content\">\n                \n<div\n    class=\"fl-image-card fl-image-card--no-max-width fl-image-card--no-min-height fl-card-with-children fl-latl-card fl-image-card-title-on-image fl-flex fl-flex-column\"\n>\n                    <span class=\"\"\n        >\n\n            <div 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               <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<div\n    class=\"fl-image-card fl-image-card--no-max-width fl-image-card--no-min-height fl-card-with-children fl-latl-card fl-image-card-title-on-image fl-flex fl-flex-column\"\n>\n                    <span class=\"\"\n        >\n\n            <div class=\"fl-image-card-image-wrapper fl-image-card-image-wrapper-default\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\n                     src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203430\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-Calendar\/voting-Calendar.jpg?_i=AA\"\n                     alt=\"\"\n                ><\/img>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/span>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-image-card-content fl-flex-basis-100\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div\n            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