Dear New Mexicans,
It is almost time to vote! Early voting starts on October 8th.
This year's election is especially important for NM because our entire state legislature (ALL senators and representatives) will be on the ballot. This is our chance to change the balance of power in New Mexico.
Please SCROLL BELOW for info about the following:
Early voting dates and election day
Where to view your sample ballot
Voting locations
Candidate comparison info
Constitutional amendments on the ballot
VOTING DATES, LOCATIONS, AND YOUR SAMPLE BALLOT
REGISTERING TO VOTE
You can register to vote here: https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/InstructionsStep1.aspx
Same Day Voter Registration is allowed in NM through County Clerk's offices.
WHEN TO VOTE
Early voting begins October 8th and runs through the Saturday before election day (Nov 2).
Election day is on Tuesday November 5.
WHERE TO VOTE + YOUR SAMPLE BALLOT
You can look up locations for early voting and election day at the link below. This will also allow you to see your sample voting ballot. https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx
CANDIDATE COMPARISON INFO
Below are links to some useful info on assessing whether candidates are likely to well-represent your interests. Refer to your sample ballot (link above) to see which candidates will be on your ballot.
Helpful SIDE BY SIDE Candidate Comparisons (THANKS to Better Together New Mexico/BTNM!)
House of Representative Candidates - https://bettertogethernewmexico.org/btnm-election-info/
Senate Candidates - https://bettertogethernewmexico.org/side-by-side-senate/
NM Business Coalition's 2024 NM Legislative Scorecards - Show how your legislators voted on issues likely to impact businesses:
Rio Grande Foundation Freedom Index - Shows how your legislators voted on individual liberty and economic freedom in the legislative session - https://riograndefoundation.org/freedom-index/#/
Parental Rights and School Choice Survey of State Representative and Senate candidates (by Opportunities for All Kids) - https://oaknm.org/parental-rights-and-school-choice-survey/
NRA Candidate Scorecard - Shows how candidates are likely to vote on gun rights, includes both incumbents and the candidates running against them - https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/New-Mexico/
Judicial Candidates Information from BTNM- https://bettertogethernewmexico.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Voters-Guide-for-Judicial-Election.pdf
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS ON THE BALLOT
There will be 4 constitutional amendments and 4 bond questions on the ballot. Here are two resources to help you decide:
We hope this is helpful info! Please make sure to vote in the election!
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Standing with you for change across New Mexico,
Sarah, Melanie, and Karen
New Mexico Freedoms Alliance