Your vote is your voice
In our district, every vote matters. Elections can be decided by hundreds or just dozens of votes. We need strong, accountable leadership in the Roundhouse and it’s up to us to win this election.
The general election is on November 8th, 2022.
You can vote on election day, vote early, or vote by mail.
See below for important dates and locations.
Voting in 2022
Email: oteroclerk@co.otero.nm.us
Tuesday, October 11
Voter Registration Deadline
To vote for Willie Madrid on Election Day, you’ll need to be a registered voter in New Mexico by;
-Online registration deadline: 28 days before Election Day
-Register by mail deadline:Must be postmarked 28 days before Election Day
-In-person registration deadline: Saturday before Election Day (Check your local counties for in-person locations)
Not sure if you’re registered? You can check your registration status online.
October 11 - November 8
Absentee and Early Voting
Absentee voting by mail is a great, safe option this year.
You can vote for Willie by casting an absentee ballot by mail or in-person at the county clerk's office.
To vote with an absentee ballot, complete an absentee application. You may do this online in just a few minutes. Click here to request your absentee ballot today! Or you can contact your county clerk or download the application form and mail it in. Any registered voter may vote absentee. Absentee voting begins on October 11th and must be received by the County Clerk by November 8th at 7:00 pm. If you are planning to mail your ballot, send it in early so it is received before the deadline.
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Election Day
Willie is counting on your vote on November 8th! Polls will be open 7am-7pm, and you can check your polling location online. You do not need to bring ID with you unless this is your first time voting. You can find more information on ID requirements in our voting FAQs below.
Frequently Asked Questions
To participate in early voting you can submit an absentee ballot by mail or vote in person at your early voting location.
Early voting locations:
Doña Ana Community College Sunland Park Center
Tuesday, Oct 20 - Saturday, Nov 3
11am-7pm
Dolores C Wright Educational Center
Tuesday, Oct 20 - Saturday, Nov 3
11am-7pm
Otero County Fairgrounds
Tuesday, Oct 20 - Saturday, Nov 3
10am-6pm
Chaparral Community Center
Wednesday, Oct 31 - Saturday, Nov 3
10am-6pm
The only voters that need to bring ID are first time voters. New Mexico accepts these forms of ID:
-An original or a copy of a current and valid photo ID with or without an address
-An original current utility bill; a bank statement; a government check; a paycheck
-A student ID card
-Other government document, including identification issued by a Native American nation or tribe, that shows your name and address
If you cannot show one of those forms of ID, you can also make a written or verbal statement of your name, date of birth and Social Security number, and you’ll be allowed to vote normally.
You can email your questions to Willie's campaign headquarters at williemadrid53@gmail.com or give us a call at 915-204-9056. You can also find more voter information at NMVote.org.