Observe New Mexico Elections

Building

Trust Through
Transparency

Observe New Mexico Elections (ONME) is a nonpartisan observation effort designed to increase trust and transparency in our elections.

Observe New Mexico Elections (ONME) is a nonpartisan observation effort designed to increase trust and transparency in our elections. The effort, led by and for New Mexicans, assesses whether statutory electoral procedures are consistently and accurately followed and provides timely, comprehensive public information about the quality of our elections. The Observe New Mexico Elections effort is funded by The Carter Center, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization with highly regarded global expertise in impartial election observation. The Carter Center also provides training and technical support.

Voters selected from all 33 counties learn about relevant laws and procedures in New Mexico’s electoral process and report on how those procedures are implemented. They report on what they see as impartially and accurately as possible using structured forms and other standardized observation tools, and in no way interfere in the election process. Their reports are aggregated to provide a detailed, data-driven assessment about the conduct of elections in New Mexico. The presence of ONME election observers helps to reassure New Mexico voters.

2024

Election Findings

ONME completed a full report on findings from its election watchers during the 2024 general election. On Election Day, ONME mobilized 160 election watchers in 29 of New Mexico’s 33 counties. During early voting, 50 volunteers observed 91 sites in 24 counties. ONME watchers observed processes from start to finish at their respective locations. They also observed the logic and accuracy testing (testing and certifying election equipment) in 20 counties, poll worker training in 25 counties and the county canvass certification in 24 counties.

TO'HAJIILEE, NM - Wilbert Hunt reviews a sample ballot with the help of his nephew, Eddie Hunt, before casting his ballot at the Acoma Tribal Center in Acoma, New Mexico.

Our

Mission

The mission of Observe New Mexico Elections is to increase transparency and trust in New Mexico’s elections by training and deploying non partisan election observers throughout the state. Observers will report on how election laws and procedures are followed, representing all voters without interfering in the electoral process. Findings from their observations will be compiled to assess the overall quality…

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Informed

View the Observer Code of Conduct

Information about elections from the New Mexico Secretary of State

Election Information for NM Voters from the League of Women Voters

Learn more about the Carter Center Democracy Program

View the Observer Code of Conduct

Information about elections from the New Mexico Secretary of State

Election Information for NM Voters from the League of Women Voters

Learn more about the Carter Center Democracy Program

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The mission of Observe New Mexico Elections is to increase transparency and trust in New Mexico’s elections by training and deploying nonpartisan election observers throughout the state. Observers will report on how election laws and procedures are followed, representing all voters without interfering in the electoral process. Findings from their observations will be compiled to assess the overall quality of elections in New Mexico.