Bernalillo County Voters Have 74 Sites as Polls Open

Polling stations across Bernalillo County opened Tuesday morning for Election Day voting.

The county clerk’s office reported that approximately 173,000 residents in Bernalillo County already cast ballots as of Monday. This figure follows a trend of increasing early participation statewide, where the share of voters casting ballots in person during the 2022 midterm election was 29.7%, rising to 31% in the current cycle.

County Clerk Michelle Kavanaugh stated that election officials anticipate a busy day. She noted that voting sites located at schools are typically less crowded than other locations. Kavanaugh described the early voting period as successful, citing the level of dialogue within the state and nationally as a factor.

Residents have 74 locations available to cast their ballots in Bernalillo County. Kavanaugh advised voters to review their sample ballots before arriving, as this year’s ballot is longer than usual. Voters who did not register for early voting may register on Election Day. The clerk specified that voters must bring a photo ID and a piece of mail showing their name and current address.

Two watch parties are scheduled for 5 p.m. today. The state Republican Party and gubernatorial candidate Gregg Hull are holding an event at the Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town. The Democratic Party, including Senate candidate Deb Haaland and other candidates on the New Mexico Democratic ticket, is hosting a gathering at the Route 66 Casino Hotel, which is located just west of Albuquerque.