Q: How many people voted early?

A: In Bernalillo County, 41,253 people voted early, including 15,058 Republicans and 21,813 Democrats. Statewide, 116,656 people voted early.

Q: Which party cast more early votes?

A: In Bernalillo County, Democrats cast more early ballots, with 21,813 to 15,059 from Republicans. Statewide numbers by party weren't available.

Q: What about absentee ballots?

A: In Bernalillo County, 56,465 absentee ballots were cast by this morning, including 26,537 by Democrats and 24,371 by Republicans. Statewide, 85,142 absentee ballots have been cast. The absentee totals will change because voters can cast them until 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Q: How does early and absentee voting compare to 2004?

A: So far this year, 201,798 absentee and early votes have been cast. That compares to 392,360 early and absentee votes in 2004, which, of course, was a presidential election.

Q: How do I register to vote, and what's the deadline?

A: Hurry, because the deadline is 5 p.m. today. For information on how and where to register, go to www.bernco.gov.

Q: Why has The Tribune included profiles and questionnaires for some candidates and not others?

A: Some area races feature just one candidate. Our candidate surveys and profiles cover contested races only.

Q: What positions are up for election this year?

A: One U.S. Senate seat and all three seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. In state government: governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, land commissioner, state auditor, state treasurer,all seats in the state House of Representatives and some seats on the Public Regulation Commission.

In county government: assessor, probate judge, sheriff and some seats on the Bernalillo County Commission.

A number of judicial positions for Metro Court and state District Court are also on the ballot.

Q: Where can I look at a full list of statewide candidates?

A: Visit the Secretary of State's Office Web site: www.sos.state.nm.us.

Q: How about those candidates in Bernalillo County?

A: Visit the Bernalillo County Web site: www.bernco.gov.

Q: How can I determine my voting district for the state House of Representatives?

A: Click here for a map of Albuquerque-area districts. Click here for a map of districts statewide.

Q: How do I get an absentee ballot?

A: You must fill out an application, available from your county clerk's office. In Bernalillo County, call 768-4090; e-mail clerkbernco.gov; or go to the City-County Building, One Civic Plaza in Downtown Albuquerque. Also visit the Bernalillo County Web site for more information.

Q: Where do I cast my ballot on Nov. 7?

A: Contact your county clerk's office for polling places. In Bernalillo County, click here.

Q: What about early voting?

A: Early voting starts today. For more information, go to the Bernalillo County Web site.

Q: Can I vote online in New Mexico?

A: No.