Voting & Elections
Information on Voting and Elections in the State of New Mexico.
Candidates & Campaigns
Information on how to become a candidate and about complying with campaign finance disclosure and reporting requirements.
Legislation, Lobbying & Legal Resources
Learn about Lobbying in our state. Find Legislative information to include Signed & Chaptered Bills and Legal Resources.
Business Services
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Commercial Services
File UCC's, AG Liens, register a trademark or other commercial filings.
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New Mexico’s statewide address confidentiality program administered by the Secretary of State to assist victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking or similar types of crimes to receive mail using the Secretary of State’s address as a substitute for their own.
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Learn about how we protect your voter and business information. You might also find a tip or two that will help you secure your information as well.
About New Mexico
Learn about New Mexico Government, History, State Symbols, State Songs and other important information about our state.
Unofficial Election Results
Results will become available after 7 PM on Election Day, November 2, 2021 and will be posted as they are received from the county offices.
Election Results Homepage
Election Day Voter Hotline
Toll Free: 1-800-477-3632
Santa Fe: 505-827-3600 Option 2
The Election Day Voter Hotline is available on Election Day, November 2, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM to assist voters with questions or concerns.
Voter Resources
Online voter resources include:
Candidates & Campaigns
2024 General Election Candidate Information
2024 General Election Overview
The General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
When to File
Candidates will file with their proper filing officer on June 27, 2024, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Where to File – Proper Filing Officer
Declaration of candidacy, nominating petitions (if required) and any other documents will be filed with the proper filing officer, which is outlined in 1-1-5.9, NMSA 1978:
- Statewide and federal offices file with the Secretary of State.
- All other candidates will file with the county clerk in the county in which the candidate is registered to vote.
Independent & Minor Party Nominating Petitions
– Click HERE for the 2024 Nominating Petition for Minor Party Candidacy for the Office of President of the United States
– Click HERE for the 2024 Nominating Petition for Independent Candidacy for the Office of President of the United States
– Click HERE for the 2024 General Statewide Nominating Petition For Minor Political Party Candidacy (English)
– Click HERE for the 2024 General Statewide Nominating Petition For Independent Candidacy (English)
– Click HERE for the 2024 Independent and Minor Party Petition Calculations
– Click HERE for the 2024 Nominating Petition Calculations for Independent Candidates for County Positions
– Click HERE to access the Petition Request form, for those requesting copies of petition pages for candidates
What to File
Each candidate seeking to participate in the General Election must submit a Declaration of Candidacy Form (and any other required forms) to their proper filing officer during the designated hours (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.).
| Job Title | Open File |
|---|---|
| 2024 General Statewide Nominating Petition For Write-In Candidacy | Open File |
| 2024 Declaration of Candidacy – Independent | Open File |
| 2024 Declaration of Candidacy – Minor Party | Open File |
| 2024 General Affidavit of Designation | Open File |
| 2024 General Affidavit of Withdrawal of Candidacy | Open File |
| 2024 General Declaration of Independent Candidacy for President | Open File |
| 2024 General Declaration of Independent Candidacy for Vice Persident | Open File |
| 2024 Declaration of Candidacy for Judicial Retention | Open File |
| 2024 Declaration of Candidacy for Judicial Retention – SPANISH | Open File |
| 2024 General Declaration of Intent Write-in Candidacy | Open File |
Upcoming Statewide Elections
2024 General Election: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Quick Contact Information
Mailing & Physical Address
New Mexico Capitol Annex North
325 Don Gaspar, Suite 300
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Hours of Operation
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday through Friday
Toll Free : 1-800-477-3632
Business Services Division
Phone 505-827-3600 (Option 1)
Fax 505-827-4387
Email Business.Services@sos.nm.gov
Bureau of Elections
Phone: 505-827-3600 (Option 2)
Email: Elections@sos.nm.gov
Ethics Division
Phone: 505-827-3600 (Option 2)
Email: Sos.ethics@sos.nm.gov
Receptionist
Phone 505-827-3600 (Option 3)
