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 will not expire.
Yes. Each section includes a quiz. A passing score of 80% is required to receive the certificate. You may retake quizzes as needed.
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.
Questions?
Email the Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office at elections@santafecountynm.gov.