2026 GENERAL
U.S. House · New Mexico · 1st District
Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Bernalillo · One seat · current holder Melanie Stansbury (D) · 3 candidates declared
General election● Nov 3, 2026
Voter reg deadline28 days before Election Day
Early voting opens28 days before Election Day
State Voting Deadlines
Election Day · Nov 3, 2026- Voter reg · in person
- Election Day
- Voter reg · by mail
- 28 days before Election Day (postmarked)
- Voter reg · online
- 28 days before Election Day
- Early voting starts
- 28 days before Election Day
- Early voting ends
- 3 days before Election Day
- Absentee request · in person
- 14 days before Election Day
- Absentee request · by mail
- 14 days before Election Day (received)
- Ballot return · by mail
- Election Day (received)
No-excuse absenteeAutomatic voter registrationSame-day registration