Expanded Early Voting Begins For CD1 Special Election

By Bud Shaver

Albuquerque, New Mexico- Expanded in person early voting begins throughout CD1 today through May 29th (Election Day June 1, 2021) for the Congressional District 1 special election.

While early voting officially opened on May 4, 2021 (at the county clerk’s office) KRQE reports that voter turnout has been dismal so far,

CD1 covers Bernalillo, Torrance, and parts of Santa Fe and Valencia counties. According to the Secretary of State’s Office, more than 1,000 Democrats have voted, about 400 Republicans, and around 150 from other parties or no party. Early voting expands to locations all around the metro on May 15.

• Full report: Few cast votes for Congressional District 1 Special Election

Tara Shaver spokesperson for Abortion Free New Mexico issued the following statement,

We need to get out and vote our pro-life values or the radical left will continue to expand their pro-death agenda throughout New Mexico and in Washington D.C.! Your vote is your voice and every vote matters."

• Find your nearest voting location here.

Learn more about the candidates (including their position on LIFE) by watching this debate hosted by KOAT 7: NM Congressional District 1 special election debate