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New Mexico
"Crescit Eundo"
The Land of Enchantment's 3 representatives navigate between Native American sovereignty, federal lands, and Los Alamos's secrets. With the highest percentage of Hispanic Americans, New Mexico's tricultural politics don't fit simple categories.
West
Santa Fe
Capital
2.1M
Population
47th State
Statehood
5
Electoral Votes
Voting & Civic Participation
Voter turnout trends, registration information, and voting access features
Voter Turnout
Overall Turnout 202459.6%
5.7% below national average
Youth Turnout (18-29)42.0%
7.0% below national average
Turnout Gap (Overall - Youth)17.6%
Good - Moderate gap
Voting Access Features
- Early Voting
- Mail-in Voting
- Same-day Registration
- Automatic Registration
- Voter ID Required
- No ID Required
Civics Education Requirements
State-mandated civics courses, testing requirements, and education standards
C
Civics Education Standards
Strength Score: 12.5/100
Category: Weak (0-0.5)
Civics Test
Not required
Course Requirements
Government/Civics
- Credits Required
- 1 credit
- Duration
- 0.5 semesters
- Grade Levels
- high school
Sources
- →New Mexico PED Graduation Manual HB 171 (April 2025)
New Mexico Public Education Department • Accessed: 2025-01-19
- →Hoover Institution State Civics Requirements in 2024
Hoover Institution • Accessed: 2025-01-19
- →State of State Standards for Civics and U.S. History (2021)
Fordham Institute • Accessed: 2025-01-20
- →State Civics Requirements in 2024
Hoover Institution • Accessed: 2025-01-20