New Mexico observers report ‘generally smooth’ 2026 election

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: November 5, 2026

Words: 652

Last Updated: 4 days, 2 hours ago

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The 260 certified observers enlisted to watch key steps of New Mexico’s 2026 general election said the process went “smoothly overall,” according to a news release this week from Observe New Mexico Elections, though a small number of voters seeking to register and vote on Tuesday faced delays.

Observe New Mexico Elections, a nonprofit group funded by the Carter Center, which former President Jimmy Carter founded, has sent hundreds of observers to monitor …

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