Who can participate?
Where and when do I vote?
How do I register to vote for Bernie?
Do I have to be a registered Democrat to vote for Bernie?
How do I vote by mail?
Can I vote early?
Do I need to bring my ID?
What is provisional voting?
Can I bring anyone to help me? Can I bring an interpreter?

Who can participate?

In order to vote in New Mexico, you must be:

• At least 18 years old by November 3, 2020 — this means if you are 17 during the primary election but will be 18 by the general, you can vote for Bernie in the primary!
  A resident of New Mexico; and
  A U.S. citizen;

If you’ve been convicted of a felony, you will automatically regain your voting rights after completing your sentence, including incarceration, and probation or parole. You can click here for more general voter information.

Where and when do I vote?

In-Person voting is available from May 16, 2020 – June 2, 2020.

You can find your polling place here. Polling places will be open from 7am to 7pm on primary election day. Anyone in line by 7pm will be allowed to vote!

Please be cautious if you are choosing to vote in person, and be sure to wear a protective mask and bring your own pen!

How do I register to vote for Bernie?

May 30, 2020 is the deadline to register to vote in-person at your county clerk’s office.

Click here for more information on registering to vote.

Do I have to be a registered Democrat to vote for Bernie?

Yes, you must be a registered Democrat by May 5 in order to vote for Bernie.

Click here to check your voter registration status.

How do I vote by mail?

Any registered voter in New Mexico can vote by mail. For more information on voting by mail, please visit here.

Requesting your vote-by-mail ballot:

• • • • May 28, 2020 is the deadline for your county clerk to receive your application for an absentee ballot. Click here to apply online for an absentee ballot.
      • You can also fill out a request form and send it to your county clerk’s office.

Returning your vote-by-mail ballot:

• • • • June 2, 2020 by 7pm is the deadline to return your completed absentee ballot to your county clerk’s office. You may return your ballot in-person or by mail.

Can I vote early?

Any registered voter can vote early in person from May 5, 2020 to May 30, 2029 at their county clerk’s office. Some counties will offer early voting in more locations, beginning May 16, 2020.

You can find early voting locations and hours here, or contact your county clerk’s office directly. Click here for more information on early voting.

Do I need to bring my ID?

No, you are not required to bring ID when voting, in most cases.

If it’s your first time voting in your precinct and you registered to vote via mail without providing a form of identification, you will have to show your ID when voting. For a full list of acceptable forms of ID, please click here.

What is provisional voting?

If your name does not appear on the voter list, if you do not have a photo ID with you, or if the poll workers question your eligibility for any reason, do not give up voting for Bernie!

First, make sure you are at the right polling location. If you are at the wrong polling location and are able, make sure you get to your assigned polling location.

If it’s confirmed that you are at the right polling place but your name isn’t on the voter list, ask for a provisional ballot! You have the right to cast a provisional ballot even if your name isn’t on the voter list. It will be counted after the election official determines that you were eligible to vote.

Can I bring anyone to help me? Can I bring an interpreter?

Yes! You have the right to bring someone into the voting booth to help you vote, as long as they do not represent your employer or union. You can bring a relative, a friend or anyone else you trust.

In addition, every polling place is required to be accessible and have voting systems that allow voters with disabilities to vote independently and privately.

Updated 5/27/2020