Katharine's Leadership Makes News
Leading with Results That Get Noticed
From national awards to innovative election reforms, Katharine Clark’s work as Santa Fe County Clerk has gained attention across New Mexico and the country. Her data-driven approach, commitment to voter access, and proven record of building coalitions to defend democracy are setting a new standard—one that’s earned headlines, praise, and policy wins at every level.
Latest News
2025
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NM In Focus - Santa Fe County Clerk discusses Ranked Choice Voting.
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Source NM – Santa Fe County clerk discusses her bid to be New Mexico’s next secretary of state
“Not only do we want someone who is pro-voter, but I’m making sure I’m strategic and meeting the moment…”
https://sourcenm.com/briefs/santa-fe-county-clerk-discusses-her-bid-to-be-new-mexicos-next-secretary-of-state/
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Los Alamos Daily Post – Community Advisory Boards To Expand Access To County Services
“These boards reflect our core belief that every resident… deserves a government that listens and adapts.”
https://ladailypost.com/santa-fe-county-clerk-launches-community-advisory-boards-to-expand-access-to-county-services/
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Santa Fe County – Elected Chair of New Legislative Policy Committee
“Serving as Chair… is an opportunity to build lasting, bipartisan solutions for Clerks statewide.”
https://www.santafecountynm.gov/news/detail/county-clerk-katharine-clark-elected-chair-of-new-legislative-policy-committee
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Santa Fe County – National AI Ethics discussion
“This was an important opportunity to see how local election offices interact with AI and how they can be prepared in the future.”
https://www.santafecountynm.gov/news/detail/santa-fe-county-clerk-joins-national-discussion-on-ai-ethics-in-election-communications
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Source NM – Allow independents to vote in primaries passes first committee
“Testimony in support… included … the Santa Fe County Clerk Katharine Clark…”
https://sourcenm.com/2025/02/12/bill-to-allow-independents-to-vote-in-primaries-passes-first-committee/
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Santa Fe Reporter - Let’s talk about Bruno: Santa Fe tabulator program wins award
“Election security isn’t just about reacting—it’s about being proactive,” Clark said in the press release.
https://sfreporter.com/news/let%E2%80%99s-talk-about-bruno-santa-fe-tabulator-program-wins-award/
New Mexico Sun – Project BRUNO award
“Real-time power loss alerts, GPS tracking and accelerometer detection… a non-invasive monitoring system.”
https://newmexicosun.com/stories/670146896-santa-fe-county-clerk-s-office-receives-award-for-project-bruno
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New Mexico Sun – Election security support effort
https://newmexicosun.com/stories/670464577-santa-fe-county-clerk-leads-effort-to-restore-federal-election-security-support
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2024
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KOB – ‘Paws at the Polls’ partner event
“We’re always looking for ways to boost voter turnout… by combining voting with pet adoptions…”
https://www.kob.com/news/top-news/animal-shelter-and-county-clerk-partner-for-paws-at-the-polls/
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Source NM – Drop off rather than mail advisory
https://sourcenm.com/briefs/county-clerks-urge-new-mexico-voters-to-drop-off-rather-than-mail/
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Source NM – Kirtland cyber soldiers protecting vote
https://sourcenm.com/2024/10/25/how-cyber-soldiers-at-kirtland-air-force-base-safeguard-the-integrity-of-new-mexicos-vote/
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Yahoo/KRQE – GPS trackers secure elections
https://www.yahoo.com/news/gps-trackers-other-technology-helping-211552173.html
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KRQE – Turnout: ABQ slow vs Santa Fe record
https://www.krqe.com/news/politics-government/elections/voter-turnout-slow-in-albuquerque-while-santa-fe-sees-record-breaking-numbers-so-far/
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KRQE – Same-day registration delays
https://www.krqe.com/news/politics-government/elections/new-mexico-hit-with-delays-during-same-day-voter-registration/
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Yahoo/AP/KRQE – Creative ‘I Voted’ stickers
https://www.yahoo.com/news/santa-fe-county-beefs-election-033400132.html
KRQE - Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office recognized for implementing election strategy
https://www.yahoo.com/news/santa-fe-county-clerk-office-025847141.html
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KRQE – Local events bulletin (Nov 1–7)
https://www.krqe.com/news/community/local-events-notices/whats-happening-around-new-mexico-november-1-7/
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CNN – 2024 election preparations briefing
“We take extraordinary lengths to safeguard mail-in voting — including round-the-clock video surveillance of ballot drop boxes and GPS trackers on all ballot bags.”
https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/vance-walz-debate-10-02-24#cm1sdc1y9000c3b6ok01uysuw
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Yahoo/AP – Misdirected mailed ballots error
https://www.yahoo.com/news/bernalillo-santa-fe-county-clerks-235338390.html
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KRQE – Mail-in ballots available
https://www.krqe.com/news/politics-government/elections/mail-in-ballots-available-for-santa-fe-county-general-election/
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New Mexico Sun – Good Government Award
“The award recognizes the Clerk’s Office for modernizing election processes, increasing voter access, and demonstrating transparency in government.”
https://newmexicosun.com/stories/670146896-santa-fe-county-clerk-s-office-receives-award-for-project-bruno
Good Government Podcast – Voting for Fair Elections in New Mexico
https://youtu.be/LQ6JjvZ0zmc?si=PTspWW1D3MWHNzAH
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NACo –County Countdown
We spoke to Santa Fe County, N.M. Clerk Katharine Clark, who sponsored a platform change and seven policy resolutions focused on federal support for county election administration. Watch the video here.
https://www.naco.org/news/county-countdown-july-31-2024
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YouTube – EAC Public Meeting on Election Readiness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KX3LYmQw__A
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NACo – Election Administrators Anticipate Continued Challenges
https://www.naco.org/news/election-administrators-anticipate-continued-challenges
Richard Eeds Show – Interview with Santa Fe County Clerk Katharine Clark
https://santafe.com/podcast/richard-eeds-show-january-26-2024/
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NACo – Election administrators face profound challenges
“I am at the forefront of a rapidly changing and increasingly challenging landscape in election administration.”
https://www.naco.org/news/election-administrators-face-profound-challenges
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2023
YouTube – Recruiting Poll Workers: Lessons on Mentorship and Communication
https://youtu.be/JQX03JeYQZs?si=Sy-l9-uzuMRhTXoL
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YouTube – Discussing the 2023 Election with Santa Fe County Clerk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLVrFANf2_o
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KUNM – Record local election turnout
“Santa Fe County residents came out in large numbers… surpassing 30% with over 32,500 ballots cast.”
https://www.kunm.org/local-news/2023-11-08/local-election-turnout-was-high-in-santa-fe-county-but-sluggish-in-bernalillo-county
YouTube – Beyond County Lines – Elections
https://youtu.be/Ibyq8HnIb80?si=ZEjZ0SpT_0dhDS-T
2022
The Columbian – Facing threats, some election workers weigh whether to stay
“I don’t feel it’s bad enough yet to feel that my public service is too much.”
https://www.columbian.com/news/2022/jul/09/facing-threats-some-election-workers-weigh-whether-to-stay/
KUNM – Clerks under scrutiny as conspiracy theories abound
https://www.kunm.org/local-news/2022-10-31/county-clerks-face-scrutiny-and-criticism-as-election-conspiracy-theories-abound
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KOAT – Keeping polls safe
https://www.koat.com/article/election-officials-keeping-polls-safe-for-voters/41891096
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KOAT – Poll workers threatened
https://www.koat.com/article/poll-workers-threatened-in-new-mexico/41220750
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KUNM – Election reforms gain momentum
https://www.kunm.org/local-news/2023-02-27/election-reforms-sprint-ahead-in-the-nm-legislature
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2021
The Illuminator – Candidates fighting misinformation run to administer elections
“Election admin used to not be a sexy thing to run for… But now there’s more and more interest.”
https://lailluminator.com/2021/12/29/candidates-fighting-2020-misinformation-run-to-administer-local-elections/
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Source NM – Same topic (state version)
https://sourcenm.com/2021/12/27/candidates-fighting-2020-misinformation-run-to-administer-local-elections/
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Santa Fe Reporter – At this Rate (ranked-choice training)
“Poll workers have received special training on ranked choice voting…”
https://sfreporter.com/news/rate/
KOAT – Early voting ends Saturday
https://www.koat.com/article/early-voting-ends-saturday/38097435
2020
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GovTech – Tech overhaul vision
https://www.govtech.com/news/incoming-santa-fe-nm-official-sees-tech-overhaul.html
GovTech – Embracing technology
https://www.govtech.com/news/incoming-santa-fe-nm-clerk-embraces-technology.html