FAQs • Eddy County, NM • CivicEngage

I am 17 years old now but will be 18 before the next state general election. Can I complete a voter registration form now and will I then be able to sign petitions?: You may complete the voter registration form now, but you may not sign any petition. 17 year olds who will be 18 by the general election may participate in the primary election. Voters must be 18 to participate in all other elections.
By completing the voter registration form now, you are in essence pre-registering but you do not become an eligible voter until you have reached your 18th birthday. Only eligible voters may sign petitions or vote in an election.

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Voter Registration

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1. Can I register to Vote online?: Yes. You can visit the New Mexico Secretary of State website, click Register to Vote. Here you can register for the first time or update your current voter registration in New Mexico.
New Mexico Secretary of State

2. Where do I go to vote? Do I have a specific polling location?: No, Eddy County uses Voting Convenience Centers. Anybody who is registered to vote in Eddy County can vote at any location, regardless of where you may live.

3. How soon can I Vote?

2022 Primary Election is on Tuesday, June 7, 2022.

Early Voting begins May 21st at the Eddy County Clerk’s Offices in Carlsbad and Artesia.

Elections Information

4. Do I need to register for each Election?: No, registration is permanent in New Mexico. If you have moved and not voted in several years, it is possible your name may be removed from the voter rolls in accordance with the National Voter Registration Act. Check your voter registration status to make sure you are registered and all your information is correct. New Mexico Secretary of State Voter Services

5. What if I can't get to a polling location?: You can request and absentee ballot be sent to you. The form is available below, or you can call our office and we'll be happy to send that to you.
Online Absentee Ballot Application

6. Do I need to update my address? Even if I move to a different address within the County?

Yes, it is important to keep your physical and mailing addresses current on your voter registration. The content of your ballot is dependent on your address and State Law requires you to register to vote where you reside. You can update your addresses online at https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/(S(3duv1fwfr2ex3w0sascndmxr))/WebPages/InstructionsStep1.aspx or at one of Eddy County Clerk’s offices:

Carlsbad Clerk Office - 325 S. Main St - 575-885-3383 OR

Artesia Clerk Office - 602 S. First Street -575-746-2541

7. How do I check if I'm registered to Vote in New Mexico?: You can check your registration status by calling the County Clerk's Office at 575-885-3383,575-746-2541. Or you can check online by using the Secretary of State’s online Voter Services.
New Mexico Secreatry of State Voter Services.

8. Am I required to select a political party in order to complete the registration form?: No. The choice is yours to make and does not impact the validity of your registration form. Please be advised if you do not choose a "Qualified Major Party" you will NOT be able to vote in the June Primary Election; however, you are able to vote in ALL other elections that you are qualified or eligible to vote in.

9. How do I change my political party?: You need to fill out a new voter registration form and submit it to the County Clerk's Office or you can utilize the online voter registration services. You can find a link on the Clerk's web page.
Online Voter Registration

10. What will be on my voting ballot?: View your ballot here: https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx

11. I am 17 years old now but will be 18 before the next state general election. Can I complete a voter registration form now and will I then be able to sign petitions?: You may complete the voter registration form now, but you may not sign any petition. 17 year olds who will be 18 by the general election may participate in the primary election. Voters must be 18 to participate in all other elections.
By completing the voter registration form now, you are in essence pre-registering but you do not become an eligible voter until you have reached your 18th birthday. Only eligible voters may sign petitions or vote in an election.