Early Voting Opens Across New Mexico for General Election

In-person early voting began across New Mexico on Oct. 6 for the 2026 general election, leading up to Election Day on Nov. 3. The general election ballot features the gubernatorial contest, federal congressional races, state legislative seats, and local county offices.

In Doña Ana County, early voting opened at the Doña Ana County Government Center on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., along with scheduled Saturday hours on Oct. 31. Same-day voter registration is available at the government center during early voting hours.

Starting Oct. 17, the county will open several expanded alternate voting sites operating Tuesday through Saturday through Oct. 31. These locations include Las Cruces City Hall, the Corbett Center Student Union, Mesilla Town Hall, Anthony Library, and three Doña Ana County Community College locations in Sunland Park, Chaparral, and Las Cruces.

Voters seeking absentee ballots must submit applications by Oct. 20. All completed absentee ballots must reach the County Clerk's Office or any designated polling drop site by 7 p.m. on Nov. 3.