New Mexico’s elections have been ranked seventh in the nation by the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) 2024 Elections Performance Index (EPI), continuing the trend of the state’s high performance in election administration.
Read more: www.sos.nm.gov/2026/04/17/n...
Voting in the 2026 Primary Election in New Mexico begins on May 5th! Make sure you are ready.
Check out NMVote.org for voter registration requirements and what you need to make a voting plan.
You can also download a flyer with important election dates here: www.sos.nm.gov/.../voting-f....
We always appreciate this opportunity to focus on unique aspects of an election, including new laws and technical updates being implemented for the first time.
Early voting begins on May 5th 🗳️
Election Day is June 2nd 🗓️
Representatives from County Clerks’ Offices from across New Mexico gathered this week for the Secretary of State’s 2026 Primary Election School. State law requires these schools of instruction take place before each statewide election - and there was plenty to discuss!
To be clear - unless deemed necessary to repel armed enemies of the United States, federal & state laws prohibit the stationing of troops or armed persons in the civil, military or naval service of the United States at any polling place.
Read the article here: www.notus.org/2026-electio...
On Friday, New Mexico joined 20 other states in filing a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's most recent executive order on election administration. The U.S. Constitution is clear. States administer elections.
Find info about NM's mail-in voting process here: www.sos.nm.gov/.../votin......
NM's State Election Director, Mandy Vigil, recently joined the Doña Ana County Clerk's Office's podcast for an interview on how robust election security, voter education and planning for the future is critical for democracy.
Watch the full interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtYz...
2026 Primary Election.**
Remember, though, County Clerks cannot begin mailing ballots to voters who have successfully requested one until May 5th.
Learn more: www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-e...
#BeAVoter #Election2026
Part of the mission of the New Mexico Secretary of State's Office is to file and maintain records vital to the interests of commerce and industry.
Here's what we saw in terms of activity in the first quarter of 2026.
Recent years have seen the growth of misinfo about how our voting & elections are run in NM. Want to know the facts?
Check out our series of voting FAQs: www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-e....
And then read through our fact-checking page: www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-e....
#TrustedInfo #Election2026
What's a semi-open primary election? Check out this FAQ on our website for all of the information you need to make a voting plan: www.sos.nm.gov/.../voting-f....
Primary Election Day is June 2nd.
Early voting begins on May 5th.
Voting in the 2026 Primary Election in New Mexico begins on May 5th! Make sure you are ready.
Check out NMVote.org for voter registration requirements and what you need to make a voting plan.
You can also download a flyer with important election dates here: www.sos.nm.gov/.../voting-f....
Join our team for an upcoming training aimed at anyone interested in learning about candidate campaign finance reporting requirements and our Campaign Finance Information System (CFIS).
Learn more and register for training at: www.sos.nm.gov/candidate-an...
It's #WomensHistoryMonth! KOAT recently featured New Mexico's first female Secretary of State, Soledad Chávez de Chacón. She was elected to the role just two years after the ratification of the 19th Amendment.
Watch the story at: www.koat.com/article/firs...
Learn more and check out the Voter Registration FAQ on our website at lnkd.in/gz_7MiSU.
#VoteReady #TrustedInfo2026 #Election2026
Learn more and check out the Voter Registration FAQ on our website at lnkd.in/gz_7MiSU.
#VoteReady #TrustedInfo2026 #Election2026
New Mexico's 2026 Primary Election is just around the corner! Election Day is June 2nd and voting starts on May 5th. You can support voters and help protect our elections by becoming a poll worker this year.
Contact your county clerk for more info: www.sos.nm.gov/.../vote.../....
Today at the Secretary of State's Office & County Clerk Offices across the state, individuals will be filing to run for office during the Primary Election occurring on June 2, 2026.
The public can view who has filed on our website here: candidateportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/CandidateLis...
A civics seal would create an important mechanism to acknowledge students who demonstrate meaningful and active civic participation. New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver spoke about the project at last Friday's NM Civics Symposium.
Read more: www.abqjournal.com/news/new-mex...
Today at County Clerk Offices across the state, individuals will be filing to run for office during the Primary Election occurring on June 2, 2026.
The public can view who has filed on our website here: candidateportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/CandidateLis...
A.I. images, videos and audio clips are everywhere this election season. Don’t get fooled.
Just about anyone can create a realistic A.I. image, video or audio clip. Learn how to spot A.I. misinfo on our website at www.sos.nm.gov/ai/, & when in doubt, check it out.
As we look forward to the primary and general elections this year, New Mexico’s election administrators stand ready to continue to do what we do best – run a secure and accessible process for voters across the state.
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Last week, Secretary Toulouse Oliver was excited to host students from New Mexico State University’s Spring 2026 Honors Democracy Experiential Learning Course. We hope that they were able to learn a lot and that they enjoyed their time during the last week of this year’s legislative session!
Last month, our office & the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) acknowledged recipients of the 2025 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award. Two awardees were selected from New Mexico.
Congratulations, Liam Pereira and Coby Ross Gentry!
The passage of SJR 1 was a priority of the Secretary of State for the 2026 legislative session. Read the amendment here: nmlegis.gov/Legislation/...
#nmleg #nmpol
Misusing Social Security data. Sharing private data with third-party election deniers. Not a good look for them. Don’t you think New Mexicans deserve to know why the Trump admin now wants access to their personal, private voter data, too?
Full story from Politico: www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
REMINDER: The disclosure of financial information and potential conflicts of interest is essential for a transparent and accountable govt. If you're a filer, check out our upcoming trainings tomorrow at 10am & 2pm. Info at sos.nm.gov
Sounds boring; Actually very important. The disclosure of financial information and potential conflicts of interest is essential for a transparent and accountable govt. If you're a filer, check out our upcoming trainings. Info at SOS.NM.GOV
