2025 Regular Local Election

The Regular Local Election will take place on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, for the purpose of electing four at-large elective offices:

1.  One Mayor – 4-year term commencing January 1, 2026.
2. One Councilmember – 4-year term, commencing January 1, 2026.
3. One Councilmember – 4-year term, commencing January 1, 2026.
4. One Municipal Judge – 4-year term commencing January 1, 2026. 

The Town of Taos "opted in" to the Local Election Act in 2022, adopted by Ordinance 22-02, and is no longer responsible for running the election. The Taos County Clerk’s Office conducts the 2025 Regular Local Election.

Visit the Taos County Clerk’s Office website for more information. 

2025 Regular Local Election Calendar

Sample Ballot Link 

View the Election Results

Regular Local Election Proclamation
2025 Regular Local Election Public Proclamation issued by the New Mexico Secretary of State Office:

• 2025 Regular Local Election Proclamation - English
• 2025 Regular Local Election Proclamation – Spanish

Declaration of Candidacy
Declaration of Candidacy shall be filed with the Taos County Clerk on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the Taos County Courthouse, 105 Albright Street, Suite D, Taos, New Mexico. Declaration of Candidacy Form   

Write-in candidates shall file a Declaration of Candidacy with the County Clerk between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on September 2, 2025, at the Taos County Courthouse, 105 Albright Street, Suite D, Taos, New Mexico. Intent to be a Write-In Candidate Form   

Each Declaration of Candidacy shall be filled in person or by an authorized individual on behalf of the prospective candidate. Written Authorization for Designation Form  

Last day to withdraw candidacy – September 2, 2025.  Affidavit of Withdrawal of Candidacy Form

Candidates may request address confidentiality within election and financial-related disclosures according to 1.10.37 NMAC.  Public Official Address Confidentiality Form 

You may check your voter registration at the Secretary of State’s website, Voter Information Portal, or contact the Taos County Clerk’s Office at:

            Taos County Courthouse
             105 Albright St., Suite D
             Taos, NM  87571
             (575) 737-6400 – (Phone)
             (575) 737-6406 – (Fax)

The Official Candidate Guide for the 2025 Regular Local Election
The handbook includes the Declaration of Candidacy form and information to assist Town of Taos residents wishing to become candidates. A copy of the Town of Taos Official Candidate Handbook 2025 for the 2025 Regular Local Election is also available in the Town of Taos Clerk's Office, Town Hall, 400 Camino de la Placita, Taos, New Mexico.

Town of Taos Certified Candidates for the 2025 Regular Local Election 

Names appear on the Candidate Filing List on the Secretary of State's website.  The Candidate Filing List for the 2025 Regular Local Election is linked below:

 https://candidateportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/CandidateList.aspx?eid=2858&cty=99

Candidate Qualifications Challenges (§1-22-10)
Any voter may challenge the candidacy of any person seeking election for the reason that the person does not meet the requirements for the office sought by filing a petition in the district court within seven (7) days after the day for filing a declaration of candidacy.  The district court shall hear and render a decision on the matter within ten (10) days after the filing of the petition.  The decision of the district court may be appealed to the Supreme Court within five (5) days after the decision is rendered. The Supreme Court shall hear and render a decision on the appeal forthwith. 

Eligibility to Vote for the Purpose of Electing Town of Taos Elective Offices 
In accordance with state statute, to be eligible to vote, a person must be a resident and registered to vote within the municipal boundaries.  To vote, you must be registered to vote within 28 days before an election (Section 1-4-8, NMSA 1978). 

Request an Absentee Ballot Online
Fill out an application online - Online Absentee Ballot Application
The last day to request an absentee ballot is October 21, 2025.  

Please click on the link(s) below for specific election information:

• Town of Taos Resolution 25-26 
• Taos County Resolution 2021-31  
• Town of Taos Voter Precinct Lookup
• Town of Taos Precinct Map
• New Mexico Secretary of State website