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Municipal Elections
The City Clerk serves as the chief election official for the City of Artesia and is responsible for the administration of all city elections. Regular city elections are held the first Tuesday in March of even-numbered years. The positions of Mayor, City Councilor, and Municipal Judge are four-year terms. Artesia has four dual-member council districts and one member from each district is elected at each election.
Candidate packets are available in December prior to the city election. Voter Registration Forms are available online or at the following locations:
- City Hall- 511 W. Texas
- Public Library- 205 W Quay
- North Eddy County Clerk's Office
- Motor Vehicle Department
Absentee and Early Voting
Absentee voting for the March 2026 Municipal Election will begin February 3rd, 2026. To request an absentee ballot, submit an Absentee Ballot Application (PDF). The last day to request an absentee ballot will be Tuesday, February 17th, 2026.
Early voting begins February 3rd, 2026. The polling place for Early Voting is City Hall, 511 West Texas. Polling times will be 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Early voting will end Saturday, February 28th, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
Polling Locations
Absentee Voting:
- City Clerk's Office - 511 W. Texas Ave.
Early Voting:
- City Clerk's Office - 511 W. Texas Ave.
Election Day:
- Commission on Aging (Senior Center) - 202 W. Chisum Ave.
- Faith Baptist Church - 401 S 20th. St.
What District Am I In?
Your voting district determines what races you can vote in. To verify your district, you can enter your info into the Secretary of State's website below.
Secretary of State Info Search
Alternatively, you can click the following link to view a map of our voting districts. When viewing on a computer, you can hold the ctrl button and scroll to increase the zoom to see street labels.