Mateo Garcia registers to vote with the help of Shirlee Smith at the Bernalillo County Clerk’s Office National Voter Registration Day event outside of the Alvarado Square in September 2024. Democrats hold an advantage in terms of voter registration in New Mexico, but Republicans and independents have been increasing their ranks in recent years.

In small-town New Mexico, "every vote can truly be a tipping point on how a race goes." This year 10 races were decided by five votes or less.

Five unexpected 'sleeper' election contests could surprise voters in 2026, from Mississippi's 2nd congressional district to Nebraska's gubernatorial seat.

The Justice Department is seeking voter information in more than 20 states, as part of an effort to ensure voting integrity. The department is suing at least 18 states for refusing to comply. In a press release, the department said it will not "permit states to jeopardize the integrity and effectiveness of elections…"