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Santa Fe County Clerk News and Announcements
Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office Wins Two National Awards for Election Innovation and Voter Engagement
Santa Fe County, NM – The Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office has been selected as a recipient of two 2026 People’s Choice Awards by Election Center for “Machine-Assisted Hand Tally: Santa Fe County’s Digital Accuracy and Bipartisan Verification” and “Calm at the Polls: Engaging Communities to De-Escalate Early Voting.” Also known as the National Association for Election Officials, Election Center is the largest national professional association for election officials in the United States.
Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office Recognizes Help America Vote Day to Inspire Civic Engagement in 2026
Santa Fe County, NM – As the 2026 election season begins, the Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office is recognizing Help America Vote Day on January 27, 2026, a national initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of election workers and encouraging civic participation across the country.
Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office Reminds Prospective Candidates to Update Voter Registration Before January 26, 2026 and Provides Open Primary Education
Santa Fe County, NM -- The Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office is reminding individuals who are considering running for office in the 2026 Primary Election that any changes to their voter registration must be completed before Monday, January 26, 2026. Pursuant to Section 1-8-12 NMSA 1978, the New Mexico Secretary of State will issue the official proclamation calling for the 2026 Primary and General Elections on January 26, 2026. Once the proclamation is issued, a candidate’s voter registration record is locked for the purposes of candidacy eligibility.
It’s the Final Round! Public Invited to Vote for the Winning Name of Santa Fe County’s Ballot Sorter
Santa Fe, NM — The Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office is excited to invite the public to take part in the final round of voting in its community contest to nickname the County’s high-speed ballot sorting machine — and to help choose the name that will officially stick.
Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office Completes Post-Election Audit; State Certification Confirms Accuracy of 2025 Regular Local Election Results
Santa Fe, NM — The Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office has successfully completed every required post-election procedure for the 2025 Regular Local Election, including the county canvass, state certification, and this week’s full hand tally audit of randomly selected precincts. These checks confirm what voters expect and deserve: accurate, secure, and professionally run elections in Santa Fe County.
Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office Concludes Vote by Appointment Pilot, Plans Expansion for Future Elections
Santa Fe County, NM — Clerk Katharine E. Clark and the Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office are proud to announce the successful completion of New Mexico’s first county-level Vote by Appointment pilot program. The initiative—developed in partnership with Tyler Technologies—gave voters the option to schedule a specific time and location to cast their ballot during early voting.
Board of County Commissioners Approves Santa Fe County Election Results for the 2025 Regular Local Election
Santa Fe County, NM — Following a successful Regular Local Election, the Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office presented the official canvass results to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), which voted unanimously to approve certification. The results will now move to the New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office for state certification.
Polls Closed — Results Coming Soon
Santa Fe County, NM — The Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office reports that all polls have officially closed. Santa Fe County saw strong voter participation in this year’s Regular Local Election, surpassing turnout from the previous RLE, which recorded 30.98%. Voters turned out enthusiastically on Election Day, with in-person Election Day voting exceeding the combined total of early and absentee ballots.
Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office to Livestream Ranked Choice Voting Tabulation on Election Night
Santa Fe County, NM — The Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office will livestream the Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) tabulation rounds on Election Night, offering the public, candidates, and members of the media a transparent, real-time view of how the process unfolds — round by round — until a candidate achieves a true majority.
Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office Urges Voters: Don’t Mail It—Drop It!
Santa Fe County, NM — With Election Day quickly approaching, Santa Fe County Clerk Katharine E. Clark reminds voters that absentee ballots must be received by the Clerk’s Office no later than 7 PM on Election Night, Tuesday, November 4, to be counted.