Easy-to-Use Guide for Voter Registration in Cibola County

  • Easy-to-Use Guide for Voter Registration in Cibola County
    Easy-to-Use Guide for Voter Registration in Cibola County

Welcome to your straightforward guide on how to register to vote in Cibola County!

Whether you're registering for the first time or checking your current status, here's everything you need to know to ensure you can exercise your right to vote. This guide is based on information provided by the New Mexico Secretary of State's office.

Cibola County Clerk's Office Contact Information

• Clerk: Michelle Dominguez

• Address: Cibola County Government Complex, 700 Roosevelt Ave Suite 50, Grants, NM 87020

• Phone: (505) 2852537

Voter Registration Eligibility To be eligible to register to vote, you must:

• Be a U.S. citizen.

• Be a resident of New Mexico.

• Be at least 18 years old on or before the next election.

How to Check Your Registration Status

• Confirmation by Mail: After submitting your voter registration application, either online or by mail, you'll receive confirmation by mail from the Cibola County Clerk's Office once your application is processed.

• Online Verification: Visit the My Registration Information page https://portal. sos.state.nm.us/OVR/We bPages/InstructionsStep1.as px to look up your current registration status and details.

Important Times

• Registration Deadline: Voter registration closes at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time on the 28th day before any election. For the June 4 Primary, that will be May 7. Applications submitted after this time will be processed after the election.

Registering with a Criminal Conviction

• During Incarceration: If you are currently incarcerated for a felony in New Mexico, you cannot vote.

• Post-Incarceration: Once released, you can register to vote even if on probation or parole. You have the opportunity to register through an online portal, a paper form, or while obtaining a license or ID at the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD).

Political Parties in New Mexico

• Major Parties: Democratic Party, Republican Party, Libertarian Party of New Mexico

• Minor Party: Green Party of New Mexico

• Note: New Mexico holds closed primary elections, meaning you must register with one of the major parties to participate in primary elections.

Registering for the First Time by Mail

If you are registering for the first time and are submitting your form by mail, include: • A copy of a current and valid photo identification, OR

• A document that shows your name and current address (e.g., utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, student ID, or other government document including identification issued by an Indian nation, tribe, or pueblo).

If you do not provide one of these with your registration form, you will need to present one when you vote in person or absentee.

Additional Resources

For any more questions or if you need detailed assistance, please contact Michelle Dominguez at the Cibola County Clerk's Office or visit the New Mexico Secretary of State's website.

New Mexico’s Primary Election will be held June 4, polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Happy voting!