Election Watchers

New Mexico law permits properly designated individuals to serve as challengers and watchers during early voting and on Election Day. Being a challenger or watcher gives the individual access to a specified early voting center or polling place to observe voting activities.

New Mexico law does not allow for individuals to be self-appointed watchers at a polling location.  Individuals that do not have the proper authorization or credentials to be present at a polling place, other than to vote, will be asked to leave.  There are penalties for disruption, intimidation, or coercion of voters in the polling place.

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