Election Information
Published on May 01, 2026
The General Election will be held on November 3, 2026.
2026 General Election – Important Dates
General Election:
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
September 19, 2026
Military and Overseas Ballots Mailed (UOCAVA/FPCA)
Military and overseas voters begin receiving absentee ballots.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Early Voting Begins
Los Alamos County Clerk's Office
Los Alamos Municipal Building
October 6th, 2026 - October 16th, 2026
Monday–Friday | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Absentee Ballots Mailed
Voters who requested an absentee ballot will begin receiving ballots by mail.
Voter Registration Deadline
This is the last day to:
- Register to vote online
- Submit a paper voter registration application
Same Day Registration Begins
After October 6, eligible voters who are not registered or who need to update their registration may use Same Day Registration when voting in person during Early Voting or on Election Day.
Monday, October 12, 2026
Indigenous Peoples' Day
Los Alamos County offices and voting locations are closed.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Expanded Early Voting Begins
Early Voting is available at:
- Los Alamos Municipal Building
- White Rock Town Hall
October 17, 2026 - October 31, 2026
Monday–Saturday
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Last Day to Request an Absentee Ballot
Absentee ballot requests must be received by the County Clerk no later than this date.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 (Recommended)
Recommended Last Day to Mail Your Absentee Ballot
To help ensure timely delivery, voters are encouraged to mail their completed absentee ballot no later than this date. Afterward, voters should consider returning their ballot directly to the County Clerk's Office or any Early Voting or Election Day voting location.
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Last Day of Early Voting
Early Voting ends at 6:00 p.m.
Monday, November 2, 2026
No Voting
All Early Voting locations are closed in preparation for Election Day.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 – ELECTION DAY
Polls Open: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
On Election Day you may:
- Vote in person at your assigned Vote Center
- Return your completed absentee ballot
- Register or update your registration using Same Day Registration (if eligible)
All absentee ballots must be received by the County Clerk no later than 7:00 p.m. on Election Day to be counted.
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