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High Turnout at Greer Garson Theater Polling Site Showcases Early Voting Enthusiasm in Santa Fe County
Early Voting Momentum Points Toward Surpassing 2022 Participation
Santa Fe, NM - Just after noon on Thursday, nearly 40,000 ballots had been cast countywide in Santa Fe. Compared with 2022, Santa Fe County is already more than halfway toward surpassing its final voter turnout percentage in the General Election. Strong participation includes outstanding turnout at the new Greer Garson Theater early voting location at the Mid-town Campus complex.
Halloween Saturday is the last day to vote early in the 2026 General Election. The Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office encourages voters to take advantage of the county’s nine early voting locations, all open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. that day. There will be no in-person voting anywhere in Santa Fe County on Sunday, November 1, or Monday, November 2. After Saturday, the next opportunity to vote in person will be Election Day, Tuesday, November 3.
“With over 33% of registered voters already making their voices heard, we are prepared and looking forward to welcoming even more people to the polls this weekend,” said Santa Fe County Clerk Katharine E. Clark. “Make this final Saturday of early voting part of your Halloween plans. Check your polling location before you go and remember: Earlier is Easier."
 Santa Fe voters give increasingly high turnout rates
Make Halloween your early voting day
All nine early voting locations, including the downtown Clerk’s Office, will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 31. Voters making a trip to the polls part of their Halloween plans are welcome to wear nonpolitical, nonpartisan costumes at polling sites throughout Santa Fe County.
Voters returning completed mail-in ballots can also stop by any polling site during voting hours where secure drop boxes are available for depositing completed absentee ballot envelopes.
Saturday is the final opportunity to vote early. No in-person voting will be available on Sunday, November 1, or Monday, November 2.
Planning to vote on Election Day? Check your location
For those planning to vote on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, the Clerk’s Office reminds voters to check their polling location before heading out. Greer Garson Theater, Abedon Lopez, and the downtown Clerk’s Office are early voting locations only and will not serve as Election Day polling places. LaFarge Library, however, will be available as a new Election Day polling site.
A total of 34 polling locations will be available throughout Santa Fe County on Election Day. Voters are encouraged to visit SantaFe.vote/polls to find their nearest polling site and confirm which locations are available for early voting and which will be open on Election Day.
With turnout already high, early voting offers an opportunity to cast a ballot before the Election Day rush. Make a plan, check your location, and make your voice heard.
For more information on the 2026 General Election, including ballot questions, polling sites, sample ballots, and more, visit SantaFe.vote/26General.
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