Today marks the start of in-person early voting for the 2022 Primary Election and plans are in place for voting in New Mexico communities affected by the wildfires.
As of this time, MORA COUNTY is the only county to have had a change in how early voting is administered. Due to the fires, the Mora County Clerk's Office has been temporarily moved to Wagon Mound City Hall (600 Catron Ave, Wagon Mound, NM 87752). Beginning today, Tuesday, May 10, the office will be open from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and in-person early voting will be available.
However, certain other counties around the state are at risk of fire danger and potential disruption. For residents who live in the counties of SAN MIGUEL, LOS ALAMOS, TAOS, or SANDOVAL, the Secretary of State’s Office is encouraging voters to participate in Early Voting as soon as possible in case the fire situation changes and causes disruption to county services, as has happened in Mora County.
For voters who have already been displaced by the fires or who have preemptively relocated away from their primary residence, the Secretary of State’s Office is encouraging those voters to consider voting by mail using an absentee ballot. Absentee ballots can be requested online and be sent to the location where the voter is currently residing. The last day to request an absentee ballot for the 2022 Primary Election is June 2, 2022.
Our homepage has information for voters affected by the wildfires and will be continually updated with new information as the fire situation develops: https://www.sos.state.nm.us/
Union County Voters, this is great information. We are in severe drought and have experienced fires close to home.
Exercise your right and get out to vote!
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