FROM THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver released the following statement this evening following the conclusion of the state’s General Election:
“At the end of a year full of election misinformation and attempts to discourage voters for participating, I am so pleased to share that New Mexicans did not take the bait. We have had a safe, secure, and accessible general election in New Mexico,” said Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver. “I am so grateful to every single voter who showed up, to every poll worker who worked tirelessly to ensure the accuracy of the count, and to my staff, our County Clerks and our state and federal partners who worked diligently this year to support the safety of everyone involved.”
The Secretary of State’s Office is aware of voters waiting in line at some polling locations. Voters still in line to vote at 7:00 pm will be able to cast a ballot.
In accordance with NMSA 1-6-14 (K), election boards that have not completed their work processing absentee and write-in ballots are required to recess at 11:00 pm tonight. They will resume their work from 9:30 am – 9:30 pm on each subsequent day until the board has completed its work. If ballot processing is not completed by 11:00 pm tonight, county clerks will ensure all ballots are in a secure room/facility, and a law enforcement officer will be present overnight to maintain ballot security.
During the next few weeks, county and state canvassing of this year’s general election will take place pursuant to state law. These canvasses are post-election processes that help ensure every ballot cast is accurately accounted for and included in results. Election results remain unofficial until the canvassing process is complete, and the State Board of Canvass certifies the official results.
The State Board of Canvass will meet on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, to certify the official results and order any automatic recounts. Unofficial election results can be viewed on the Secretary of State’s website.