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
Election Observers are neutral watchers at polling sites during in-person early voting (starting 10/8/24) and on Election Day (11/5/24).
Election Observers collect data using a standardized set of questions about the election process. Election Observers must be registered voters in the NM county in which they will be observing. Observers receive a flat fee for election observation activities and in-person trainings.
Election Observer Stipend Breakdown:
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
