Poll Challengers Needed – 2026 Election Cycle

“We are the witnesses that ensure elections are conducted fairly and correctly.”

The Republican Party of Bernalillo County (RPBC) is recruiting Poll Challengers to support election integrity in New Mexico. Volunteers observe election processes and help ensure accuracy and transparency.

Service Opportunities

• May 5–15
• 1500 Lomas NW, Suite A, Albuquerque Clerk’s Annex
• Mon–Fri • Shifts: 8:00–12:30 | 12:30–5:00
• 18 shifts

• May 16–30 (Closed May 25)
• 20 Early Voting Locations
• Mon–Sat • Shifts: 10:00–1:00 | 1:00–4:00 | 4:00–7:00
• 39 shifts

• June 2 – Election Day
• Tuesday 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
• 72 Locations
• Shifts: 6:00–11:00 | 11:00–3:00 | 3:00–7:00*
• 216 shifts

• *Last shift stays until polls close and materials are secured.

Requirements

• Registered voter in Bernalillo County
• Cell phone required
• Secretary of State (SOS) online certification
  (Must be submitted before scheduling)

Training (RPBC / Zoom) Pre-registration required for RPBC Training.
Click Here to Register

• 4/28 Tue 6:30 PM – RPBC
• 4/30 Thu 10:00 AM – Zoom
• 5/4 Mon 10:00 AM – RPBC
• 5/5 Tue 7:00 PM – Zoom
• 5/11 Mon 10:00 AM – Zoom
• 5/14 Thu 6:30 PM – RPBC

Sign Up

Poll Challenger Form: (Tell us when, what time and where you can serve. Vote Center locations listed in SIGN UP form.)

SOS Certification Link: CLICK HERE 

Contacts

Training & Certification: Janice E. Arnold‑Jones
505‑379‑0902 • JEArnoldJones70@gmail.com
Shift Scheduling: Kathryn Simnacher
505‑934‑7825 • mgsimnach@7oakart.com

Interested in a larger role? Become a Poll Worker:
https://www.berncoclerk.gov/poll-workers/ • 505‑468‑1291 (Option 4)