WHEN TO FILE
Candidate filing day for the 2026 Primary Election is Tuesday, March 10, 2026 – between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, in the County Commission Chambers at 1500 Idalia Rd., Admin Bldg. D, Bernalillo, NM 87004.
Write-In Filing Day will be on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 – between 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, in the BOE Office at 1500 Idalia Rd., Admin Bldg. D, Bernalillo, NM 87004
WHERE TO FILE
Declarations of candidacy and candidate qualification documents by all candidates – will file with the county clerk of the county in which the candidate resides.
WHAT TO FILE
Each Candidate filing to appear on the Primary Election ballot must submit a Declaration of Candidacy (and any other required forms) to their proper filing officer (see above section “Where to File – Proper Filing Officer”), during the designated hours.
CANDIDATE FILING FORMS
INFORMATION REGARDING CAMPAIGN REPORT
All School Board Candidates must file the proper campaign finance reports on the dates established by law. To register and file reports online at https://login.cfis.sos.state.nm.us/. Once a CFIS registration form has been approved by the SOS, the candidate will receive an email with instructions on how to set up a password and gain access to the system. Please check junk and spam folders if you haven’t received the email within 24 hours of the time the registration is submitted. Additional resources to register and file reports can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.
CAMPAIGN FINANCE INFORMATION SYSTEM
The Office of the Secretary of State has implemented a new Campaign Finance Information System (CFIS) available for registration, filing, and research.
Access the new CFIS system
Are you thinking of running for office?
Read the qualifications to be a candidate for office and how to get your name on the ballot.
♦ 2026 Candidate Information Guide