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For New Mexico's Tuesday, November 4, 2008 General Election
Frequently Asked Election Questions
When is the general election?
Tuesday, November 4. 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 general election?
All registered voters.
Can I still register to vote?
No. Voter registration for the primary election closed on October 7.
What's on the ballot?
The general election ballot starts with the presidential contest. One U.S. Senate seat and all three U.S. House seats are up for election in New Mexico this year. Because of local issues and offices and districted races, such as the U.S. House contests, ballot content will vary depending on where you live and vote. All 112 seats in the state Legislature are up for election this year. So are seats on: the state Supreme Court; state Court of Appeals; Public Regulation Commission; Public Education Commision and state District Courts. Some district attorney positions are on the ballot around the state. County government officials are to be elected. Voters will be asked to approve state and local bond issues and five proposed state constitutional amendments.
How do I get a sample ballot for the Nov. 4 general election?
Actual ballots will differ according to which districts and counties voters live in, including districts for the U.S. House, the state Public Regulation Commission, the Legislature and county government offices.
Sample ballot for Nov. 4 election (PDF) Bernalillo County: Find your specific sample ballot For specific ballots for areas outside of Bernalillo Co., contact your county clerk. See county clerk information listed below. How do I get an absentee ballot?
Contact your county clerk’s office. See county clerk information listed below.
Can I vote early in person?
Early voting starts Oct. 7 and ends Nov. 1. Locations for early in-person voting in Bernalillo County can be found here (PDF). For others, see county clerk info listed below.
Where do I vote on election day?
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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