Observe New Mexico Elections is a nonpartisan observation effort designed to increase trust and transparency in our elections, and is not affiliated with any political parties or candidates. The project is led by and for New Mexicans, and is funded by The Carter Center, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization with worldwide expertise in impartial election observation. Learn more at www.observenmelections.org
County Coordinators are neutral watchers at polling sites during in-person early voting (starting 10/8/24) and on Election Day (11/5/24).
County Coordinators identify and support the Election Observers in their county and are responsible for ensuring that Election Observers attend trainings and receive needed project materials. This position will be part-time and will operate on a fixed fee contract. Coordinators must be registered to vote in the county in which they propose to work.
County Coordinator Stipend Breakdown:
Contract for Recruitment: $2,000
Poll Worker Training Observation: $200
Logic &Accuracy Observation: $200
Early Voting Training: $100
Early Voting Observation: $200
Election Day Observer Training: $100
Election Day Observation: $200
Tabulation Observation: $200
Certification Observation (County Canvass): $200
Total $3,400
