The 2026 Santa Fe County Commission elections in New Mexico will determine the composition of the five-member Board of County Commissioners, with multiple seats up for election. Commissioners serve four-year terms and oversee county budget, infrastructure, public safety, and land use decisions.
The 2026 Santa Fe County Commission elections in New Mexico will determine the composition of the five-member Board of County Commissioners, with multiple seats up for election. Commissioners serve four-year terms and oversee county budget, infrastructure, public safety, and land use decisions.
To vote in New Mexico, residents must register by October 8, 2026, either online through the New Mexico Secretary of State’s voter portal, by mail, or in person at a county clerk’s office. Voters can cast ballots in person on Election Day (November 3, 2026), during early voting from October 19 to November 5, or by requesting an absentee ballot, which must be returned by close of polls on Election Day. A valid photo ID is required for first-time voters who registered by mail and did not provide ID during registration; otherwise, ID is not required for most voters.