New Mexico candidate filing & campaign-finance deadlines
Official 2026 report due dates for New Mexico state candidates file with New Mexico Secretary of State.
3 more deadlines follow in this cycle.
Electbase emails you before every deadline — 14, 7, and 2 days out — and stays current as the official schedule changes.
Get deadline remindersIncluded in every Electbase plan · See pricingThis page also covers New Mexico candidate-filing (ballot access) deadlines for 2027–2028 — the process of becoming a qualified candidate, distinct from the campaign-finance reporting below. Here's how to run for office in New Mexico: what to file, when, and with whom.
8 report deadlines for the 2026 cycle.
These are the campaign-finance report due dates a New Mexico state candidate files with New Mexico Secretary of State for the 2026 election cycle, stored verbatim from the official schedule. The 2026 primary is Jun 2, 2026.
| Due | Type | Report | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-election | NM First Primary Report Second Monday in April; covers through the first Monday in April. |
Oct 7, 2025 – Apr 6, 2026 | |
| Pre-election | NM Second Primary Report Second Monday in May; covers through the first Monday in May. |
Apr 7, 2026 – May 4, 2026 | |
| Pre-election | NM Third Primary Report Thursday before the June 2 primary; covers through the Tuesday before. |
May 5, 2026 – May 26, 2026 | |
| Post-election | NM Fourth Primary (Post-Primary) Report No later than the 30th day after the primary. |
May 27, 2026 – Jun 27, 2026 | |
| Pre-election | NM First General Report Second Monday in September; covers through the first Monday in September. |
Jun 28, 2026 – Sep 7, 2026 | |
| Pre-election | NM Second General Report Second Monday in October rolled to October 13 (Columbus Day); covers through the first Monday in October. |
Sep 8, 2026 – Oct 5, 2026 | |
| Pre-election | NM Third General Report Thursday before the November 3 general; covers through the Tuesday before. |
Oct 6, 2026 – Oct 27, 2026 | |
| Post-election | NM Fourth General (Year-End) Report Post-general/year-end report due January 7, covering through December 31, 2026. |
Oct 28, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 |
Shaded rows are deadlines that have already passed.
Good to know
The candidate-on-ballot report series (NMSA §1-19-29). Committees/officials NOT on the 2026 ballot instead file the second-Monday-of-April/October biannual reports (not listed here). The Second General report is due October 13 because the statutory second Monday (October 12) is Columbus Day. Event-driven late-contribution and independent-expenditure special reports are not listed here.
New Mexico candidate-filing deadlines — 2027–2028.
Deadlines to become a qualified candidate for office in New Mexico — declarations of candidacy, nominating petitions, and related ballot-access filing requirements — compiled from New Mexico Secretary of State. Distinct from the campaign-finance report deadlines above.
2027
County
County Commissioner and Other County Officers
Candidacy method: Nonpartisan · Deadline type: Nonpartisan filing
Files with: County Clerk
New Mexico Local Election Act, Article 22 · accessed Jul 13, 2026
Last verified Jul 13, 2026
The filing deadline for County Commissioner and Other County Officers in Counties for the 2027 New Mexico Local Election (Municipal, School Board, County) (Nov 2, 2027) is not yet a confirmed date (awaiting local confirmation); check with County Clerk. Source: New Mexico Legislature.
Municipal
Municipal Officer (Mayor, Council, etc.)
Candidacy method: Nonpartisan · Deadline type: Nonpartisan filing
Files with: County Clerk (county where candidate resides) or Municipal Clerk
New Mexico Local Election Act, Article 22 · accessed Jul 13, 2026
Last verified Jul 13, 2026
The filing deadline for Municipal Officer (Mayor, Council, etc.) in Municipalities for the 2027 New Mexico Local Election (Municipal, School Board, County) (Nov 2, 2027) is not yet a confirmed date (awaiting local confirmation); check with County Clerk (county where candidate resides) or Municipal Clerk. Source: New Mexico Legislature.
School Board
School Board Member
Filing window: Closes
Candidacy method: Nonpartisan · Deadline type: Nonpartisan filing
Files with: County Clerk (county where candidate resides)
New Mexico Election Code, Section 22-8-3 and Local Election Act · accessed Jul 13, 2026
Last verified Jul 13, 2026
Filing for School Board Member in Statewide School Districts for the 2027 New Mexico Local Election (Municipal, School Board, County) (Nov 2, 2027) closes Aug 24, 2027 at 5:00 PM America/Denver. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: New Mexico Legislature.
2028
Federal
President of the United States
Not yet published. Candidates must file a declaration of candidacy and nominating petition. Financial Disclosure Statement (FDS) required before qualification as a candidate.
Filing authority: New Mexico Secretary of State.
Next check: Sep 1, 2027.
2026 Candidate Information Guide and New Mexico Election Code · accessed Jul 13, 2026
Last verified Jul 13, 2026
The official filing deadline for President of the United States in Statewide for the 2028 New Mexico Primary Election has not yet been published; check with New Mexico Secretary of State. Source: New Mexico Secretary of State.
U.S. House of Representatives
Not yet published. Candidates must file a declaration of candidacy and nominating petition. Financial Disclosure Statement (FDS) required before qualification as a candidate. New Mexico has three U.S. House seats.
Filing authority: New Mexico Secretary of State.
Next check: Sep 1, 2027.
2026 Candidate Information Guide and New Mexico Election Code · accessed Jul 13, 2026
Last verified Jul 13, 2026
The official filing deadline for U.S. House of Representatives in Statewide for the 2028 New Mexico Primary Election has not yet been published; check with New Mexico Secretary of State. Source: New Mexico Secretary of State.
President of the United States
Not yet published. Independent candidates must not be affiliated with any qualified political party as of the governor's election proclamation date.
Filing authority: New Mexico Secretary of State.
Next check: Sep 1, 2027.
New Mexico Election Code and 2026 Candidate Filing Information · accessed Jul 13, 2026
Last verified Jul 13, 2026
The official filing deadline for President of the United States in Statewide for the 2028 New Mexico General Election (Nov 7, 2028) has not yet been published; check with New Mexico Secretary of State. Source: New Mexico Secretary of State.
U.S. House of Representatives
Not yet published. Independent candidates must not be affiliated with any qualified political party as of the governor's election proclamation date. New Mexico has three U.S. House districts.
Filing authority: New Mexico Secretary of State.
Next check: Sep 1, 2027.
New Mexico Election Code and 2026 Candidate Filing Information · accessed Jul 13, 2026
Last verified Jul 13, 2026
The official filing deadline for U.S. House of Representatives in Statewide for the 2028 New Mexico General Election (Nov 7, 2028) has not yet been published; check with New Mexico Secretary of State. Source: New Mexico Secretary of State.
State Legislative
New Mexico State Senate
Not yet published. State Senate candidates file with Secretary of State. New Mexico State Senate has 42 members elected to 4-year terms. All seats up in 2028.
Filing authority: New Mexico Secretary of State.
Next check: Sep 1, 2027.
2026 Candidate Information Guide and New Mexico Election Code · accessed Jul 13, 2026
Last verified Jul 13, 2026
The official filing deadline for New Mexico State Senate in Statewide for the 2028 New Mexico Primary Election has not yet been published; check with New Mexico Secretary of State. Source: New Mexico Secretary of State.
New Mexico House of Representatives
Not yet published. State House candidates file with Secretary of State. New Mexico House of Representatives has 70 members elected to 2-year terms. All seats up in 2028.
Filing authority: New Mexico Secretary of State.
Next check: Sep 1, 2027.
2026 Candidate Information Guide and New Mexico Election Code · accessed Jul 13, 2026
Last verified Jul 13, 2026
The official filing deadline for New Mexico House of Representatives in Statewide for the 2028 New Mexico Primary Election has not yet been published; check with New Mexico Secretary of State. Source: New Mexico Secretary of State.
New Mexico State Senate
Not yet published. Independent candidates must not be affiliated with any qualified political party as of the governor's election proclamation date.
Filing authority: New Mexico Secretary of State.
Next check: Sep 1, 2027.
New Mexico Election Code · accessed Jul 13, 2026
Last verified Jul 13, 2026
The official filing deadline for New Mexico State Senate in Statewide for the 2028 New Mexico General Election (Nov 7, 2028) has not yet been published; check with New Mexico Secretary of State. Source: New Mexico Secretary of State.
New Mexico House of Representatives
Not yet published. Independent candidates must not be affiliated with any qualified political party as of the governor's election proclamation date.
Filing authority: New Mexico Secretary of State.
Next check: Sep 1, 2027.
New Mexico Election Code · accessed Jul 13, 2026
Last verified Jul 13, 2026
The official filing deadline for New Mexico House of Representatives in Statewide for the 2028 New Mexico General Election (Nov 7, 2028) has not yet been published; check with New Mexico Secretary of State. Source: New Mexico Secretary of State.
Judicial
New Mexico Supreme Court
Filing window: –
Candidacy method: Party Primary · Deadline type: Party primary filing
Files with: New Mexico Secretary of State
New Mexico Election Code, Section 1-12-1 · accessed Jul 13, 2026
Not yet independently verified
Filing for New Mexico Supreme Court in Statewide for the 2028 New Mexico General Election (Nov 7, 2028) closes Mar 14, 2028 at 5:00 PM America/Denver. Opens Mar 14, 2028. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: New Mexico Legislature.
New Mexico District Court
Filing window: –
Candidacy method: Party Primary · Deadline type: Party primary filing
Files with: New Mexico Secretary of State
New Mexico Election Code, Section 1-12-1 · accessed Jul 13, 2026
Not yet independently verified
Filing for New Mexico District Court in Statewide for the 2028 New Mexico General Election (Nov 7, 2028) closes Mar 14, 2028 at 5:00 PM America/Denver. Opens Mar 14, 2028. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: New Mexico Legislature.
Electbase compiles these dates from official state sources as a workflow aid. It is not legal advice. Confirm every deadline with your filing authority before you rely on it.
Last updated August 27, 2026