Candidate & Campaign Resources

Key deadlines and helpful links for candidates and campaigns in the 2026 Primary Election.

Key deadlines (Primary Election)

Candidate Filing Day: March 10, 2026 (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

Candidate Qualification Notices Sent: By March 17, 2026

Deadline to Challenge Nominating Petitions: March 20, 2026

Deadline for Candidates to Challenge Disqualification: March 27, 2026

Last Day for Candidates to Withdraw: April 7, 2026

Helpful links

NM SOS Candidate & Campaigns

Who Is on the Ballot (NM SOS)

Campaign Finance (CFIS)

2026 Primary Candidate Guide

View Sample Ballots

Forms

Absentee Register Form (PDF) Voter Data Form (PDF)

Note: Voter data is subject to the election code, not IPRA. For more information see the SOS website for statutory fees.

The Santa Fe County Clerk recommends campaigns submit both the Absentee Ballot Register and Voter Data forms so they can efficiently track which of their supporters have already voted and subsequently remove them from further mailing lists. This process also allows campaigns to more effectively target supporters who have yet to cast their ballots.

It is best practice to remove voters from call, email, and mailing lists after they have already voted, and it will save you time and resources!

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