Community Voting Action and Semi-Open Primary Outreach Efforts Across New Mexico

Somos Un Pueblo Unido invites community members and members of the media to attend “¡A Votar Juntos!” on Thursday, May 28, 2026, a community voting action designed to support first-time voters and increase civic participation among immigrant and working-class families.

Members of the press are invited to attend and cover voters casting their ballots in New Mexico’s first semi-open primary election. Voters, community members, and organizers will be available for interviews about the significance of expanded voter access and participation in this historic election.

Media Opportunities:

Members of the media are invited to interview first-time voters, community organizers, canvassers, and immigrant families participating in civic engagement efforts, as well as capture visuals of the community gathering, transportation to the polls, and ongoing voter outreach activities.

WHO:

Somos Un Pueblo Unido, Ciudadanía ¡Ya!, community organizers, first-time voters, immigrant families, volunteers, and community members across New Mexico.

WHAT:

“¡A Votar Juntos!” Community Voting Action. Plus ongoing canvassing and voter outreach efforts regarding Open Primaries in Lee, Eddy, and San Juan counties.

WHEN:

Thursday, May 28, 2026

6:00 PM – Group Votes Together

WHERE:

Voting Location:

Santa Fe County Fairgrounds

3229 Rodeo Rd.

Santa Fe, NM 87507

Background:

New Mexico’s Semi-Open Primary system allows more voters to participate in elections, including independent and decline-to-state voters — many of whom are young voters, voters of color, and first-time voters who have historically been excluded from the primary election process. However, many community members remain unaware of how the system works or what their voting rights are. Language barriers, lack of access to information, and confusion around the electoral process continue to impact voter participation in immigrant and historically underrepresented communities.

Through direct outreach, community canvassing, and collective civic engagement actions, Somos Un Pueblo Unido is working to ensure that voters have the tools, information, and confidence needed to participate fully in local democracy.

The organization’s canvassing efforts in Lee, Eddy, and San Juan counties are part of a broader statewide initiative to increase voter participation, strengthen civic engagement, and provide culturally relevant election information directly to communities.