Secretary of State's Race

The Secretary of State directly affects whether your vote counts and whether elections are fair. Their decisions determine how easy it is to register and vote, whether election results are trusted, how transparent campaign finance is, and whether all communities have equal access.

What does the Secretary of State do?

The Secretary of State is New Mexico's chief elections officer. This office protects your right to vote and ensures elections are fair and secure. The secretary:

Oversees all elections – Manages voting systems, rules, and procedures statewide
Maintains voter registration – Keeps accurate records of all registered voters
Certifies election results – Ensures vote counts are accurate and legitimate
Enforces campaign finance laws – Tracks money in politics for transparency
Manages business filings – Registers corporations and LLCs (separate from elections)

Key Issues the Next Secretary of State Will Face

Expanding Voting Access

New Mexico has made real progress on voting access, including:

Same-day registration during early voting
No-excuse absentee voting
Early voting locations in every county

The next Secretary of State will be tasked with:

Protecting and expand these access measures
Ensuring all counties have adequate voting resources
Reducing wait times and barriers for working families
Providing language assistance for limited English speakers
Providing clear, accessible voter guides and explaining every race and measure in simple language

Election Security and Integrity

New Mexicans want to trust that their votes count. For the next Secretary of State, the job will be to:

Maintain secure, accurate voting systems
Protect against interference and misinformation
Ensure proper training for election workers
Communicate clearly about election processes

Campaign Finance Transparency

Money in politics affects who gets elected and what policies pass. The Secretary of State holds a key role, including:

Tracking campaign contributions and spending
Enforcing disclosure requirements
Making finance data available to the public
Investigating violations

What You
Can Do

✅ Research candidates' positions on voting access and

election security

✅ Ask how they'll implement semi-open primaries

✅ Support candidates committed to voter education

✅ Vote for a secretary who will protect voting rights for all