Before accepting an appointment or entering into service as a watcher, challenger, or observer, a person shall attend a training session in advance of that election.

TRAINING INFORMATION:

The online training module for the 2026 Primary Election will be available in April.

In the Clerk’s Office: Every Thursday, beginning April 30th through May 28th at 10:00 am

Challengers are only permitted in partisan elections. The Regular Local Election is considered a non-partisan election; therefore, no challengers will be allowed.

Please contact the County Clerk’s Office at 575-624-6614 if you have any questions.

1-2-22. Challengers, watchers and election observers; training; qualifications; restrictions.