County record · FIPS 35035
Otero County, NM
A joined view of reported 2024 election administration and the 2020–2024 American Community Survey profile for New Mexico.
Population68,816ACS 2020–2024
Registered voters40,698100% jurisdiction coverage
Voters24,349100% jurisdiction coverage
Registered turnout59.83%Reported voters / registration
Ballot administration
Mail-ballot record
| Stage | Reported ballots | Jurisdiction coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Transmitted | 2,834 | 100% |
| Returned | 2,565 | 100% |
| Counted | 2,537 | 100% |
| Rejected | 28 | 100% |
Return rate90.51%
Rejection rate1.09%
A blank means the source did not provide enough information. It does not mean zero ballots.
Administrative capacity
Election infrastructure
Polling places23100% coverage
Poll workers111100% coverage
Drop boxes3100% coverage
Provisional ballots cast0100% coverage
Provisional acceptanceNot reportedCounted / cast where reported
Cross-state twin
Otero County, NM ↔ Matagorda County, TX
78.1% profile similarityPopulation68,81636,329
Median household income$55,876$58,628
Poverty19.26%20.73%
No vehicle5.03%5.97%
The closest profile among counties in other states. Similarity uses seven ACS measures and does not include vote choice.
Reported detail
Mail rejection reasons
| Reason | Ballots |
|---|---|
| Late | 17 |
| Missing documentation | 11 |