ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — As voters prepare to cast their ballots on Election Day this Tuesday, Common Cause launched its nonpartisan voter protection program. The program features its bilingual hotline available to all voters as they navigate the election process, the largest such program in the state.

“We know voter enthusiasm is high and we want to make sure all voters know their rights and know how to cast their ballot,” said Molly Swank, executive director of Common Cause New Mexico. “That’s why our hotline is staffed with friendly, nonpartisan experts who can help voters navigate the election process on Tuesday. We encourage all voters to add 866-our-vote into their phones so they can call or text if they run into any issues.” 

Voters who encounter any issues can call or text the hotline to be connected to experts who can help. The hotline is available in the following languages: 

• ENGLISH: 866-OUR-VOTE / 866-687-8683  
• SPANISH: 888-VE-Y-VOTA / 888-839-8682  
• ASIAN LANGUAGES: 888-API-VOTE / 888-274-8683  
• ARABIC: 844-YALLA-US / 844-925-5287 

Staffed by attorneys and legal experts familiar with the New Mexico Election Code, the hotline offers live assistance to voters answering questions, addressing concerns, troubleshooting issues, and dispelling misinformation. To visit the election protection website, click here. 

Voters should know: 

• The early voting period lasts until Saturday, November 1, with polling locations open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 
• Voters can utilize same day registration during the early voting period with a valid I.D.
• Polling locations will be open on Election Day, Tuesday, November 4, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 
• If polls close as voters are waiting in line on Election Day, they should stay in line as their vote will still count.

The program is part of a national, nonpartisan voter assistance effort, coordinated by a coalition of over 100 sponsoring organizations, that began in 2000 after the Bush v. Gore voting confusion. In 2020, more than 46,000 Common Cause volunteers helped answer questions and solve voters’ problems.