How to Vote in New Mexico: 2026 Deadlines, Early Voting & Poll Hours

To vote in the November 3, 2026 general election, register by ≈ October 6, 2026 — 28 days before Election Day.

New Mexico also allows same-day registration during early voting and on Election Day.

Same-day registration runs from 28 days out through the Saturday before Election Day; Election Day registration covers statewide contests.

Dates marked ≈ are computed from state statute and can shift with county practice. Confirm your exact deadline and check your registration status at New Mexico's official site.

Early voting opens ≈ October 6, 2026 — 28 days before (county clerk); third Saturday before (other sites). It runs through Saturday before Election Day.

Confirm exact locations and hours — which vary by county — at New Mexico's official election site.

Any registered voter in New Mexico may request a mail ballot — no excuse required. Request deadline: 14 days before Election Day.

Return rule: Must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day

Details and request forms are at New Mexico's official election site.

No identifying document is requested to vote in person; the state verifies identity by other means, typically a signature match.

See the full list of accepted ID at New Mexico's official election site.

Polls are open until 7 p.m. MT on November 3, 2026.

See how New Mexico's closing time compares nationwide on the full poll closing times by state page, or confirm your local hours at New Mexico's official election site.