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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Challenges shall be handled as follows:
A. if the challenge is unanimously affirmed by the presiding judge and the two election judges, the person shall be furnished a provisional paper ballot. The election clerks shall enter such voter's name in the checklist of registered voters, and the voter shall sign the voter's name in the signature roster. The word “Affirmed” shall be written opposite such voter's name under the challenge notation in the signature roster and checklist of registered voters, together with the number of the ballot so furnished; or
B. if the challenge is not unanimously affirmed by the presiding judge and the two election judges, the voter shall be allowed to vote, and the election clerks shall enter the words “Not Affirmed” under the challenge notation after the voter's name in the signature roster and the checklist of registered voters.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 1. Elections § 1-12-22. Conduct of election; challenges; disposition - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-1-elections/nm-st-sect-1-12-22/
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