National Campaign
Election Protection
No eligible New Mexican voter should face intimidation, misinformation or harassment at their polling place. We've expanded our program, mobilizing volunteers to answer questions and assist voters.
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
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.
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.
Take Action
Petition
Let the people vote!
Now is the time to ensure all voters can participate in the primary elections. Semi-open primaries would afford Independent and Decline-to-State voters the ability to have a say in some of our most consequential, and publicly funded, elections -- rather than being shut out of the process and denied their right to participate fully in our democracy.
Your financial support helps us make an impact by holding power accountable and strengthening democracy.
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
Related Resources
Press
Press Release
ELECTION 2024: WHAT’S NEW THIS TIME?
New voter protections added for 2024.
Press Release
WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG?
Frequently Asked Questions on Election Security, Accuracy and Certification
Press Release
ELECTION DAY BACKGROUNDER ON WHAT’S OK AT POLLING PLACES AND WHAT’S NOT
Expanded early voting in NM’s 33 counties starts Saturday Oct. 19, with early polling places set to close on Saturday, Nov. 2. As Election Day approaches on Nov. 5, officials from the Attorney General (AG) and the NM Secretary of State’s (SOS) office are standing by in case of obstruction or misinformation at polling places and absentee ballot counting stations.
