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Santa Fe County Clerk News and Announcements
Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office Celebrates National Poll Worker Recruitment Day on August 1st
Thursday, August 1st is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, a nationwide initiative aimed at encouraging citizens to volunteer as poll workers for upcoming elections. This day emphasizes the crucial role poll workers play in ensuring free and fair elections, and it seeks to bolster the ranks of these essential volunteers.
Santa Fe County Clerk Achieves Key Election Resolutions at NACo
Santa Fe County Clerk Katharine E. Clark has successfully introduced and passed several important resolutions and a platform change at the July 2024 National Association of Counties (NACo) meeting. Recently appointed by the NACo President as Vice Chair of the Elections Subcommittee of Pensions, Finance, and Intergovernmental Affairs, Clark's initiatives address the growing complexities of election administration and emphasize the need for adequate funding and innovative solutions, particularly as we approach a presidential election year.
New Mexico Association of Counties Clerk’s Affiliate Announces New Bipartisan Leadership Slate Representing Urban and Rural Counties
The New Mexico Association of Counties Clerk's Affiliate is pleased to announce its new bipartisan leadership slate for the upcoming term. This diverse group of leaders brings a balance of party representation and a blend of urban and rural perspectives, ensuring the continued success and integrity of the Clerk's Affiliate.
Santa Fe County Wins Awards from NACo Recognizing Clerk’s Office Innovations
The Santa Fe County Clerk's Office, under the leadership of Katharine E. Clark, has earned several awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). These accolades celebrate the office's innovative programs and improvements in accessibility and security. After receiving one Clearinghouse Award and two honorable mentions from the Elections Assistance Commission (EAC) earlier this year, this marks the third consecutive year that the office has been recognized since Clark’s term began.
Santa Fe County Clerk Katharine E. Clark Advises What to Expect on Election Day
As the Primary Election enters its final hours, Santa Fe County Clerk Katharine E. Clark reports that absentee ballot returns and early voting figures are once again outpacing those of every large county in the state. Polling locations are open until 7:00 PM, allowing voters to register and vote at any polling place today.
Santa Fe County Clerk Receives EAC ‘Clearie’ Award and Two Honorable Mentions for New Programs
Santa Fe County Clerk Katharine E. Clark announced Wednesday that the office received recognition from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission for three new initiatives. The recognition includes a ‘Clearie’ Award for Creative and Original ‘I Voted’ Stickers and two honorable mentions, one for Innovations in Cybersecurity and one for Recruiting, Retaining, and Training Poll Workers.
Reminder from County Clerk Katharine E. Clark: Expanded Early Voting Begins May 18th
After two weeks of voting at the Clerk’s Office, voting has expanded to several additional locations throughout Santa Fe County. These are Voting Convenience Centers, meaning that as long as a voter lives in Santa Fe County, they are eligible to vote at any of these sites.
Santa Fe County Pleased to Announce Online Absentee Ballot Application Portal Now Open for 2024 Primary
The Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office is pleased to announce that the online absentee ballot application portal for the 2024 primary election is now active. Managed by the New Mexico Secretary of State, the portal at NMVote.org enables Santa Fe County, the leader in absentee voting, to maintain its high participation rates.
New Mexico Recognized as the National Leader in Election Administration
The Santa Fe County Clerk's Office extends warm congratulations to the New Mexico Secretary of State, Maggie Toulouse Oliver, her hardworking staff, and the clerks of all 33 counties in New Mexico for their outstanding achievement in making our state the leader in election administration across the United States.
Santa Fe County Clerk Congratulates Candidates Who Qualified for Ballot
Tuesday saw another significant achievement at the Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office as 27 candidates successfully met the qualifications for local and state offices during Candidate Qualification Week. These candidates joined others who had already filed last month with the Secretary of State.