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Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office Wins Two National Awards for Election Innovation and Voter Engagement
Santa Fe County, NM – The Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office has been selected as a recipient of two 2026 People’s Choice Awards by Election Center for “Machine-Assisted Hand Tally: Santa Fe County’s Digital Accuracy and Bipartisan Verification” and “Calm at the Polls: Engaging Communities to De-Escalate Early Voting.” Also known as the National Association for Election Officials, Election Center is the largest national professional association for election officials in the United States.
Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office Recognizes Help America Vote Day to Inspire Civic Engagement in 2026
Santa Fe County, NM – As the 2026 election season begins, the Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office is recognizing Help America Vote Day on January 27, 2026, a national initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of election workers and encouraging civic participation across the country.
Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office Reminds Prospective Candidates to Update Voter Registration Before January 26, 2026 and Provides Open Primary Education
Santa Fe County, NM -- The Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office is reminding individuals who are considering running for office in the 2026 Primary Election that any changes to their voter registration must be completed before Monday, January 26, 2026. Pursuant to Section 1-8-12 NMSA 1978, the New Mexico Secretary of State will issue the official proclamation calling for the 2026 Primary and General Elections on January 26, 2026. Once the proclamation is issued, a candidate’s voter registration record is locked for the purposes of candidacy eligibility.
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