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Tuesday, June 3, 2008 Primary Election
Frequently Asked Election Questions
When is the primary election?
Tuesday, June 3. Polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you are in line when the polls close, you will be allowed to vote.
Who is eligible to vote in the primary election?
New Mexico has a closed primary election. That means only registered Democrats and Republicans are eligible to vote in the Democratic and Republican primary elections.
Can I still register to vote?
No. Voter registration for the primary election closed on May 6.
What's on the ballot?
The Democratic Party ballot will run from U.S. Senate to local offices. (Democrats voted on presidential nominees in a Democratic presidential caucus on Feb. 5). The Republican ballot will run from president to local offices.
How do I get an absentee ballot?
Contact your county clerk’s office. See county clerk info listed below.
Can I vote early in person?
Yes. Early voting is under way now and ends May 31. For Bernalillo County click here. For other counties, call the local clerk’s office.
Where do I vote?
Your voter ID card includes your precinct number. Call your county clerk to find out your polling place. Or, if you live in Bernalillo County, the clerk’s Web site has a handy guide to find your polling place. Valencia County residents can check their precinct boundaries online. By the way, your ID card is primarily a reminder to you. It is not required to cast a ballot.
How can I find out what N.M. Congressional district I live in?
Here is a map of New Mexico that shows the three Congressional districts (PDF).
How can I find out what N.M. Senate district I live in?
The Legislature has a statewide map (pdf download) and an Albuquerque map (pdf download).
How can I find out what N.M. House district I live in?
The Legislature has a statewide map (pdf download) and an Albuquerque map (pdf download).
How can I find out more specific info on which N.M. Senate or House district I live in?
The Legislature has a web page that has PDF maps of all 42 N.M. Senate districts and all 70 House districts here.
What about the Public Regulation Commission district?
The PRC also has a statewide map (pdf download) and Albuquerque maps (pdf download).
Related links:Listing of all New Mexico county clerks New Mexico Secretary of State
Bernalillo County election info Santa Fe County election info Sandoval County election info Valencia County election info
Republican Party of New Mexico Democratic Party of New Mexico
Related phone numbers:Bernalillo County Clerk — 468-1290 Sandoval County Clerk — 867-7574 Santa Fe County Clerk — 986-6280 Valencia County Clerk – 866-2080 Listing of all New Mexico county clerks
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