The League of Women Voters of Santa Fe County Welcomes You!
A Message from The League of Women Voters, US (LWVUS) by Chris Carson, President
FEC Moving Internet Ad Disclosure Regulations Forward
A democracy relies on free and fair elections. The American public deserves to know who is trying to influence our views and our votes.
But during the 2016 election that vital information wasn’t available and millions of Americans saw fraudulent political ads planted by foreign interests. When internet advertisers hide who they are, they can have an unfair and deceptive influence on our elections.
Now we have a chance to ensure internet ad disclosure.
In the 2016 election, 65 percent of Americans identified the internet, or an online platform, as their leading source of information. Yet our outdated transparency rules — which still include references to telegrams and typewriters — don't require adequate disclosure for online ads.
Without a strong disclaimer rule from the FEC, foreign interests will yet again work to influence the decisions of voters around the country in the 2018 election.
Our elections should not be influenced by anonymous foreign actors. We need strong disclaimer rules from the FEC to keep our democracy free.
Get Ready!
It's that time once again: 2018 is a big election year and the Voter Services Committee updated the Who's Who in Santa Fe County. They have also published a Voter Guide with the candidates who are running for election and their views on the issues of our community.
EARLY VOTING: Saturday, May 19 – Saturday, June 2, 2018 12 Noon - 8 p.m. Tuesday thru Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturdays
Am I eligible to vote?
Any person desiring to vote in the June 5, 2018 Primary Election must be a qualified elector in the County of Santa Fe (registered to vote in and a current resident of the County of Santa Fe) as of the date the Santa Fe County Clerk closed the registration books for this election, May 8, 2018. (There are some exceptions for military/overseas voters and voter registration forms delivered in person after that date but signed prior to it.) As New Mexico has a "closed primary," the registered voter must have declared a party affiliation – Democrat, Republican or Libertarian – before the close of voter registration on May 8. A voter can vote only for candidates who qualified as candidates for the party for which the voter declared. Voters who indicated no party preference are NOT eligible to vote in the Primary Election. You can check the status of your voter registration, and make changes, including your party declaration at the NM Secretary of State’s website, nmvote.org.
Do I have to declare a party affiliation?
New Mexico has a "closed primary," the registered voter must have declared a party affiliation – Democrat, Republican or Libertarian – before the close of voter registration on May 8. A voter can vote only for candidates who qualified as candidates for the party for which the voter declared. Voters who indicated no party preference are NOT eligible to vote in the Primary Election. You can check the status of your voter registration, and make changes, including your party declaration at the NM Secretary of State’s website, nmvote.org.
Where do I vote?
EARLY VOTING: Saturday, May 19 – Saturday, June 2, 2018 12 Noon - 8 p.m. Tuesday thru Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturdays
Abedon Lopez Community Center:155A Camino De Quintana, Santa Cruz Christian Life Church:121 Siringo Road, Santa Fe Edgewood Elementary School: 285 Dinkle Road, Edgewood Max Coll Corridor Community Center: (new facility) - 16 Avenida Torreon, El Dorado Pojoaque County Satellite Office: 5 W. Gutierrez, Ste. 9, Pojoaque Pueblo Plaza Santa Fe County Fair Building:3229 Rodeo Road, Santa Fe
Where are the voting locations on the Primary Election Day?
Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 27 locations around the County. YOU MAY VOTE AT ANY LOCATION, regardless of where you reside. Your voter registration card or your voter registration information available online at https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx indicates the polling place nearest your home.
Who is running in this election?
You can find the Santa Fe County Candidates by clickin on the button "Meet The Candidates" located just above this FAQ, or by going to the Voter Services page.
If I cannot decide who is the best candidate, can someone from your group help me decide?
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan organization that provides information about political issues and candidates for public office in order to promote greater citizen participation in government. The League does not support or oppose any political party or candidate. It does provide unbiased, factual information for citizens to use when preparing to vote. The candidate information in this Voter Guide was obtained by means of a questionnaire sent only to candidates who have an opponent from their own party in the 2018 Primary Election. The candidates' unedited responses have been printed exactly as submitted (up to the stated word limit for each response.)
