Informed Citizen Training
Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office Informed Citizen Training
We have more information around us today than ever before. It’s easy to find news and updates, but it can be hard to tell what is true.
The Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office wants to help you learn how to find facts and understand how local elections really work. Our Informed Citizen Training, offered in both English and Spanish, explains how every ballot is kept safe and counted fairly.
In this training, you will learn what happens before, during, and after an election. You’ll see how our voting systems are protected and how officials make sure every vote counts. With this knowledge, you can help stop the spread of false information and contribute to the resiliency of our democracy.
When you finish, you’ll get a certificate of completion to show your commitment to being an informed citizen.
How to Sign Up
Join us in building trust in our elections and helping our community stay informed.
Sign up for the online training by filling out the form below.
- If you’d like to take the training but don't have a computer, please let us know in the “Accommodations Requested” section.
- Questions? Contact our Training Specialist at gschultz@santafecountynm.gov or call (505) 986-6277.
Frequently Asked Questions
These FAQs cover the training format and how to use the ElectSure online learning platform.
The course is self-paced, meaning you can pause and return to the training at any time. Your access to the course will not expire.
Yes. Each section includes a quiz. A passing score of 80% is required to receive the Informed Citizen certificate. You may retake quizzes and review your answers.
Courses are organized into sections or modules. You can move through them using the Previous and Next buttons on the bottom of each page, or by selecting specific sections from the course menu on the left-hand side.
All quizzes will offer explanations as feedback when you select and submit an answer. For certain quizzes, you may need to submit an answer at least once before you are able to view the correct answer. Check your answer by selecting the blue Check button on the bottom right of the page.
Yes, the platform tracks your progress automatically. You can view your progress in the courses you are enrolled in at all times via the green progress bar at the top of the page.
This depends on the course. If materials or handouts are available, you’ll find links on the right-hand side of the course page next to your course content.
Completion rules vary. If quizzes are included, you must answer each item. If videos are included, you must watch at least 95%. For text‑only pages, spend a short time on the page before clicking Next.
Yes! After completing all required training, you will be sent a completion certificate.
If you experience technical issues, contact our Training Specialist at gschultz@santafecountynm.gov or call (505) 986‑6277.
Prefer a printable getting‑started guide? Open the ElectSure Online Learner’s Guide (PDF).
About the Training
You’ll get an inside look at how local elections are conducted and safeguarded—from voting systems and verification processes to post‑election audits—so you can confidently identify and dispel false claims about elections.
- Available in English and Spanish.
- Self‑paced—start, pause, and return anytime.
- Certificate of completion upon finishing all requirements.
Additional Resources
Still have questions?
Email the Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office at elections@santafecountynm.gov.