About Mayor
About this position
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for Mayor
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
A candidate must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age, a registered voter, a member of their affiliated political party, and reside in the county. Additionally, a candidate must either not have a felony conviction or must have presented the governor with a certificate verifying the completion of the sentence and have been granted a pardon or a certificate by the governor restoring their full rights of citizenship.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Declaration of Candidacy, Campaign Finance Report, Disclosure Satement, Affidavit Authorizing Filing of Declaration of Candidacy (if someone files on behalf of candidate)
- Filing period
- August 24, 2027 - August 24, 2027
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 845 North Motel Boulevard, Las Cruces, NM 88007
- Filing phone
- 575-647-7421
- Step 3
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