Voters Decide Primaries Across Multiple States in June
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Santa Fe — Voters across New Mexico went to the polls Tuesday, June 2, for the state's primary election, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and absentee ballots due by 7 p.m. The Secretary of State reported 181,934 early and absentee ballots cast before the end of early voting, including 18,402 independent voters under the new semi-open system.
The early totals show independent voters could request major-party ballots without changing registration, and roughly 77% of independents selecting a party ballot chose Democratic ballots through Monday. Simultaneous primaries in California, Montana and South Dakota featured crowded fields, retirements and intra-party contests that will determine nominee lineups and influence general-election strategies in the coming months.
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Timeline
- 1. State legislatures and election authorities set primary formats (top-two, semi-open) prior to filing deadlines.
- 2. Candidate filing and endorsement activity, including high-profile retirements and late withdrawals, occurred before filing deadlines.
- 3. Early and absentee voting took place; New Mexico recorded 181,934 early/absentee ballots before the end of early voting.
- 4. June 2: Primary Election Day — polls opened 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; absentee returns due by 7 p.m.
- 5. Post-primary results will shape general-election matchups and party strategy ahead of the fall contests.
Why it matters
Your vote shapes the political landscape. The primaries decide who'll be on your ballot in the fall. They also influence party strategies. If you're an independent voter, you can now request major-party ballots without changing registration.
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