Voter Registration and Access to Voting
New Mexican voters deserve free and easy access to the ballot box. We're making it easier to register to vote and participate in our elections.
Modernizing Voter Registration
Registering to vote is the first step in making our voices heard in our democracy. Common Cause is advocating for modernization of the registration process nationwide so that more eligible voters can get on the rolls.
Every eligible American should be able to register to vote in a convenient and secure way that is beneficial to new voters and administrators alike. Key voter registration improvements can ensure our systems are secure and efficient, safeguard our votes, and even save states money. These upgrades include:
- Automatic Voter Registration (AVR): Automatically registering eligible voters through the DMV and other government agencies unless they opt out.
- Election Day/Same Day Registration (SDR/EDR): Allowing eligible voters to register and vote on Election Day and during early voting periods.
- Online Voter Registration (OVR): Letting eligible voters to register to vote or update their information via secure government websites, and
- Pre-Registration for High School Students: Giving eligible 16- and 17-year olds the ability to pre-register to vote, so that their registration is automatically activated when they turn 18.
What We’re Doing
Campaign
Voting Systems and Elections Security
New Mexicans can be confident that our election results are accurate and protected from sophisticated cyberattacks. We're committed to ensuring commonsense practices for election integrity.
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Updates
Blog Post
Tomorrow is DEMOCRACY DAY at the Roundhouse!
Join an indoor rally in support of the NM Voting Rights Act (HB 4) at the Roundhouse.
Blog Post
Voting questions? Work at the polls
This piece appeared in the Albuquerque Journal Letters to the Editor and beautifully explains how working at the polls can help citizens more fully understand and appreciate our electoral process.
Blog Post
Be #VoteReady with these answers to FAQs
Press
Press Release
Common Cause on 2023 Session’s Historic Election Bills and Failure of Modernization Amendments
End-of-Session Statement 2023 NM Legislature
Press Release
Common Cause Applauds Election Code Update Passed by the Legislature
SB 180, sponsored by Sen. Katy Duhigg, Sen. Leo Jaramillo and Rep. Gail Chasey, will result in more efficient and secure elections according to Common Cause New Mexico. The bill was passed by the NM House today and is headed to the Governor.
Press Release
SB 180 Will Secure Our Elections, Not Jeopardize Them
The election administration clean-up bill supported by the NM Secretary of State will help make our elections more accessible, efficient and secure.