Welcome to Vote Info NM
Your Voice, Your Future.
New Mexico belongs to all of us. Every vote counts.
When Election Day arrives, your ballot might look long. You'll see races for governor, state officials, legislators, and important questions about our schools and communities. It can feel overwhelming. But here's the truth: every single race matters for your family.
Why Your Vote Matters In Every Race
From the governor's office to your local school board, the people we elect make decisions that affect:
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Your children's schools and education
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Jobs and opportunities in your community
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Healthcare access for your family
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Clean water and air
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Property taxes and public services
When we skip races on our ballot, we let others decide our future for us. That's not fair. New Mexicans deserve a real seat at the table.
Competitive Races Give You Real Choices
All 70 seats in the New Mexico House of Representatives are up for election this November, as are the governor and other statewide offices like public lands commissioner, state auditor, and secretary of state. When voters have choices, politicians must earn every vote. That's accountability. That's democracy working as it should.
Four Constitutional Amendments On Your Ballot
This November, voters will decide on four key constitutional amendments (also known as ballot measures):
Constitutional Amendment 1
Proposes to change the state constitution to end the "pocket veto" by providing that bills automatically become law if the governor does not sign or veto them within the required timeframe. It would also require the governor to provide a substantive written explanation for any veto (full or partial), regardless of whether the legislature is in session.
Constitutional Amendment 2
Proposes to remove the constitutional requirement that school elections in New Mexico be held on separate dates from partisan elections. The amendment would allow school elections to be held on the same dates as statewide and federal elections.
Constitutional Amendment 3
Proposes to change how members of the Boards of Regents of state educational institutions are appointed. The amendment has three primary components. It would establish nominating committees to provide the governor with lists of nominees for non-student regent appointments. It would also require student regents to be appointed from lists provided by elected student governing bodies (rather than from lists provided by institution presidents). Finally, it would prohibit non-student regents from changing their political party registration in the 12 months preceding appointment.
Constitutional Amendment 4
Is a proposed change to the New Mexico Constitution that would authorize the state legislature to establish a base salary for state legislators. Currently, New Mexico is one of the few states where legislators do not receive a base salary for their service.
Your Next Steps:
✅ Check your registration at NMVote.org
✅ Learn about every race on your ballot – don't skip the down-ballot races
✅ Vote early – New Mexico offers early voting in every county
✅ Talk to your family – share what you learn with parents, children, aunts/uncles, cousins, etc.
New Mexico Shows What's Possible
In 2024, record turnout proved that when New Mexicans have the tools and information we need, we show up. 2026 is our moment to prove that New Mexico's democracy works best when everyone participates.
Our families deserve it. Our communities demand it. Together, we can make it happen.
