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Filing for Candidacy
The County Clerk is the filing officer for all County Offices, State Representative, State Senator, Magistrate and District Judges, and all offices included in the Regular Local Election.
The Candidate Guide for the 2025 Regular Local Election can be found here: https://www.sos.nm.gov/candidate-and-campaigns/how-to-become-a-candidate/2025-regular-local-election-candidate-information/
Please refer to the Proclamation below for specific positions to be placed on the ballot.
2025 RLE Proclamation Amendment English
2025 RLE Proclamation Amendment Spanish
Regular Local Election Training for Candidates
The New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office will offer two virtual trainings in Summer 2025 for candidates running for office in the 2025 Regular Local Election.
These trainings are meant for anyone thinking about running for an office that will appear on the Regular Local Election ballot in November.
These trainings will cover everything RLE candidates need to know about how to interact with our Office during the election, how to qualify for the ballot, and how to file required reports during your candidacy.
WHAT: Virtual candidate training for prospective Regular Local Election candidates
WHERE: Online (through Microsoft Teams) – link provided upon RSVP
WHEN: Two dates are available. Both will be the same training and interested participants only needs to RSVP for either one.
- 11:00 am on July 29th, 2025
- 1:00 pm on August 7th, 2025
For RSVP to either of these trainings, please email BC Nguyen at bc.nguyen@sos.nm.gov. Training link will be sent out in July to all who have RSVP-ed.
Learn more at: https://www.sos.nm.gov/
Filing Day
Filing day for the 2025 Regular Local Election will be Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Hours are 9:00am - 5:00pm. Please have all forms filled out in advance Declaration of Candidacy must be filled out exactly as stated on voter registration (1-8-18 NMSA, 1978).
Additional Services
These are additional services available to candidates:
- Voter history
- Voter lists
Voter Data
Fees for voter data is based on $ per 1,000 records, depending on requested format and includes a $15.00 setup fee for each list. All requests for voter data must be made on an Affidavit of Authorization form. This may be done in person at the Bureau of Elections or by written request. The Affidavit of Authorization must be submitted prior to processing.
Please Note
Each municipality, as well as Valencia County, have ordinances in place in regards to campaign signs