When to register to vote:
You CAN register to vote at any age, but it is RECOMMENDED you register (preregister) when you turn 16 years old.
When you can vote:
Check the status of your registration
The League of Women Voters High School Civic Engagement Project
The League of Women Voters of Santa Fe County prioritizes civic education for students. To support this endeavor the League has created the High School Civic Engagement Project (HSCEP). The League offers community connections, time and resources to teachers and students. The Project's goal is to foster student's active participation in our democracy.
The HSCEP works with teachers, students, Santa Fe County Clerk, volunteers and interns to support civic education in high school. The activities include: (1) Recruit high school students to register students to vote (2) Identify and support student involvement in civic events and election initiatives and (3) Provide teachers civics education professional developmennt opportunities.
For more information on the High School Civic Engagement Project Click here
f you are interested in learning how your high school can join the Project, contact the League of Women Voters at 505-982-9766
You CAN register to vote at any age, but it is RECOMMENDED you register (preregister) when you turn 16 years old.
When you can vote:
- You can vote if you will turn 18 years old before the date of the general election or
- If you are 17 years old at the time of a primary and will be 18 years old by the date of the general election.
- NOTE: If you registered to vote before you were 18 years old, when you become eligible to vote you will receive notification from the Secretary of State. The notification will include your voter registration card.
Check the status of your registration
The League of Women Voters High School Civic Engagement Project
The League of Women Voters of Santa Fe County prioritizes civic education for students. To support this endeavor the League has created the High School Civic Engagement Project (HSCEP). The League offers community connections, time and resources to teachers and students. The Project's goal is to foster student's active participation in our democracy.
The HSCEP works with teachers, students, Santa Fe County Clerk, volunteers and interns to support civic education in high school. The activities include: (1) Recruit high school students to register students to vote (2) Identify and support student involvement in civic events and election initiatives and (3) Provide teachers civics education professional developmennt opportunities.
For more information on the High School Civic Engagement Project Click here
f you are interested in learning how your high school can join the Project, contact the League of Women Voters at 505-982-9766