Voter's Guide to 2023 Regular Local Election
Regular Local Election 2023
The Regular Local Election will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
Here’s everything you need to know.
2023 Regular Local Election Candidate Information
Essential info:
Upcoming elections: Visit the secretary of state’s website for information about upcoming statewide elections.
Absentee voting: All registered voters can request an absentee ballot.
Early in-person voting: Vote early at your county clerk’s office or at an early voting site if your county offers them.
Voting at the polls: You won’t need to show ID at the polls in a statewide election unless you’re a first-time voter who registered by mail and didn’t include a copy of one. Some municipalities will require you to show ID to vote in local elections.
Have there been recent changes to voting in New Mexico?
A 2023 law mandates that:
Same-day registration is offered at every polling place statewide.
Each county offers at least two ballot drop boxes, although counties can apply to waive this requirement.
A voluntary permanent absentee voter list is established by Jan. 1, 2024, so voters can automatically receive an absentee ballot ahead of statewide elections if they choose to do so.
Election Day will be considered a public school holiday statewide.
Voting rights are reinstated for those convicted of a felony once they’re released from prison.
The Native American Voting Rights Act ensures Native American tribes have access to the same resources for voting as other parts of New Mexico. This includes ballot drop boxes and allowing tribal residents to use a government building as their mailing address for voter registration and mail ballot applications.
Redistricting in 2021 has changed certain boundaries of some state legislative and U.S. congressional districts. Note that a lawsuit over the congressional map is pending.
How do I register to vote?
Register online, by mail or in person:
Online: Use the state’s voter registration portal. You’ll need to provide a current or expired New Mexico driver’s license or state-issued ID number, your date of birth and your Social Security number.
By mail: Print and complete a voter registration form from the state’s voter portal. Include a copy of your valid photo ID or current utility bill, bank statement or other government document with your name and current address. Mail the form to your county clerk’s office or secretary of state’s office. You can also contact your clerk’s office or call 800-477-3632 to request a form.
In person: Go to your county clerk’s office. You can also pick up a registration form at the secretary of state’s office in Santa Fe, at Motor Vehicle Division offices and at some other public assistance offices, such as the Human Services Department.
Note that those who recently moved to New Mexico and do not have a state ID may not register online, but can register by mail or in person using their out-of-state ID and another government document, such as a utility bill or bank statement, with their name and current address.
New Mexico also offers same-day registration during early voting and on Election Day at polling places and county clerks’ offices. You will need to sign an affidavit under oath that you haven’t already voted in the election.
Check if you’re registered to vote through the state’s voter information portal.
Lincoln County Clerk:
Shannan Hemphill
575-648-2394 ext. 6
800-687-2705 ext. 6
shemphill@lincolncountynm.gov
300 Central Avenue
P.O. Box 338
Carrizozo, NM 88301
