From New Mexico's official election information, last reviewed Jul 25, 2026. VoteU is an independent nonpartisan project, not a government site, so confirm anything time-critical on the official page below.
| Election day | Nov 3, 2026 (57 days away) |
|---|---|
| Register to vote by | Oct 6, 2026 (29 days away) |
| Request an absentee ballot by | Oct 20, 2026 (43 days away) |
The absentee date above is the deadline to request a ballot. The deadline to return a completed ballot is set separately by New Mexico and is not tracked here. See how to request an absentee ballot as a student.
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Nonpartisan, and only quotes deadlines from VoteU's data. For legal edge cases, check with your county election office.
Open Governor's race and U.S. Senate. Standard registration closes Oct 6, but same-day registration is available during early voting and on Election Day. Absentee requests must reach your county clerk by Oct 20.
New Mexico is flagged in VoteU's dataset as generally allowing students to register at their campus address. Confirm your own situation on the official page above.