Early voting is open now at the San Juan County Clerk’s Office in Aztec, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Additional sites, including Shiprock and Newcomb, open Saturday, October 17.
Heather Ellison is on the ballot for New Mexico House District 4. The district sits entirely in San Juan County, covering Shiprock, Newcomb, and parts of the Kirtland, Fruitland, and Farmington area. A San Juan County voter can use any early voting site in the county, and on Election Day any San Juan County voting convenience center. Confirm your registration and districts at NMVote.org.
Key dates
- Now through October 31 — Early voting. It began October 6 at the county clerk’s office.
- Saturday, October 17 — Expanded early voting. Five more San Juan County sites open, including Shiprock and Newcomb.
- Tuesday, October 20 — Last day to request a mailed ballot.
- Saturday, October 31 — Last day of early voting.
- Tuesday, November 3 — Election Day. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. A mailed ballot must be received by 7 p.m.
Where to vote early
Hours for the sites that open October 17 are set by the San Juan County Clerk. Check NMVote.org or the county early-voting page before you go. Questions: 505-334-9471 or 1-833-955-8683.
San Juan County Clerk’s Office
Open now, Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
100 S. Oliver Drive, Suite 200, Aztec
Shiprock — CCSD Business Office
Opens Saturday, October 17. Confirm hours with the county clerk.
South of U.S. Highway 64, Old Shiprock High School A-Gym, Shiprock
Newcomb Fire Station
Opens Saturday, October 17. Confirm hours with the county clerk.
U.S. Highway 491, mile marker 56.5, west side of the highway, Newcomb
Farmington Public Library
Opens Saturday, October 17. Confirm hours with the county clerk.
2101 Farmington Ave., Farmington
Farmington Museum at Gateway Park
Opens Saturday, October 17. Confirm hours with the county clerk.
3041 E. Main St., Farmington
Bloomfield Cultural Center
Opens Saturday, October 17. Confirm hours with the county clerk.
333 S. 1st St., Bloomfield
Vote by mail
Any registered voter can request a mailed ballot. No excuse is required. Request one by October 20 at NMVote.org or through the county clerk. The ballot has to be in the clerk’s hands by 7 p.m. on November 3. A postmark is not enough.
Return it in the prepaid envelope, by hand at the clerk’s office or any voting location in San Juan County, or in a secured drop box:
- San Juan County Administration Building, 100 S. Oliver Dr., Aztec
- San Juan County Multi-Agency Building, 7450 E. Main St., Farmington
Election Day
On Tuesday, November 3, polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. San Juan County uses voting convenience centers, so a county voter can go to any open center. Centers in and around District 4 include Shiprock, Newcomb, Kirtland, and chapter houses such as Beclabito, Naschitti, Sheep Springs, Sanostee, and Nenahnezad. The full list is on the county’s convenience-center page.
Registration and ID
Online and mail registration closed October 6. You can still register and vote the same day at an early voting site or on Election Day. Bring a physical photo ID from a government, a tribe or pueblo, or a school. If the address on the ID does not match, also bring a document from the last 90 days, such as a utility bill or bank statement.
If you are already registered, you usually do not show ID. You give your name, year of birth, and registered address.