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Division of Elections & Voting

Accessible Voting in Santa Fe County

Every eligible voter in Santa Fe County has the right to cast a ballot safely, privately, and independently. Our office works with local and statewide partners to make voting accessible whether you choose to vote from home or in person.

On this page, you’ll find information about accessible voting options, polling place features, and assistive technology available at every voting site. You can also watch two videos in American Sign Language (ASL) explaining how to vote in person and the accessibility features of voting.

Watch: Voting Information in ASL

These videos, produced in partnership with the New Mexico Commission for Deaf & Hard of Hearing and the Secretary of State, explain voting options and accessibility features in American Sign Language.

How to Vote In Person

This video walks through the in-person voting process from check-in to casting your ballot, including tips for communicating with poll workers.

Want to see what will be on your ballot? Visit our Sample Ballots page or use the New Mexico Voter Information Portal (NMVote.org).

Accessibility Features of Voting

Learn about the accessibility requirements for polling places, accessible voting machines, and options for voting from home.

Interested in voting from home on a regular basis? Learn more on our Permanent Absentee List information page, or visit the New Mexico Voter Information Portal (NMVote.org) for statewide absentee ballot details.

Accessible Ways to Vote

You can choose the voting method that best fits your needs. All options are secure and available to eligible voters in Santa Fe County.

  • Vote Early in Person at any early voting location in Santa Fe County during the early voting period.
  • Vote In Person on Election Day at any Election Day polling location in Santa Fe County.
  • Vote From Home (“Pajama Voting”) by joining the Permanent Absentee List, so an absentee ballot is automatically mailed to you for each statewide election you are eligible to vote in.
  • Request an Accessible Absentee Ballot designed for voters with print disabilities (including voters who are blind or have low vision) so you can mark your ballot independently at home using assistive technology.

To request an absentee ballot or join the Permanent Absentee List, visit NMVote.org and complete the online application, or contact the Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office by phone, email, mail, or in person.

Request an Absentee Ballot

Accessibility at Every Polling Place

Every polling place in New Mexico is surveyed and approved by Disability Rights New Mexico to make sure it meets accessibility standards.

  • Accessible parking and clearly marked accessible routes.
  • Ramps and level entrances where needed.
  • Doorways and interior spaces that accommodate mobility devices.
  • Privacy booths that are accessible for voters using wheelchairs or other mobility aids.

In Santa Fe County, some locations have especially short distances from parking to the voting area, which can be helpful for voters with limited mobility. Examples include:

  • Nancy Rodriguez Community Center
  • Christian Life Church
  • Southside Library
  • St. John’s United Methodist Church
  • Fort Marcy Park Complex

To preview each polling place before you go, including photos of entrances and notes on physical features such as steps to the door, click here to take a look at our Voting Site Guides.

Accessible Equipment & Assistance

Use the questions below to learn more about the accessible voting equipment and support available at all polling locations.

Every polling place has at least one accessible voting machine. These machines offer features such as:

  • Audio ballots that read the ballot to you through headphones.
  • Large-print and high-contrast display options.
  • Tactile keypads and other accessible controls so you can mark your ballot without using a touchscreen.
  • Compatibility with assistive devices such as sip-and-puff or two-switch input devices, where available.

Yes. Voters who need help may:

  • Bring a person of their choice to assist them (except their employer or union representative), or
  • Request assistance from trained poll workers at the polling place.

Your helper can read the ballot to you and mark your choices as you direct. Your choices must remain private and your helper must follow your instructions.

An accessible absentee ballot is designed for voters with print disabilities so they can vote privately and independently from home.

  • Your ballot is provided in an electronic format that can be used with screen readers or other assistive technology.
  • You will also receive an official return envelope by mail so your completed ballot can be returned and counted.
  • To request an accessible absentee ballot, contact the Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office or indicate this option on your absentee ballot application.

The Permanent Absentee List is a convenient option if you prefer to vote from home.

  • Once you sign up, you will automatically be mailed an absentee ballot for each statewide election you are eligible to vote in. You do not need to re-apply every time.
  • You can review your ballot at your own pace, then return it by mail, at a secure drop box, or at any polling location.
  • You may join or leave the list at any time.

Need a different accommodation? Contact the Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office as early as possible so we can work with you to make a plan that meets your needs.

Questions or Accommodation Requests?

Email the Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office at elections@santafecountynm.gov or call (505) 986-6280.

If you use a relay service or other assistive communication device, you may contact us using your preferred method.