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A. A person shall not vote in a primary, general or statewide special election unless he is a voter of the county in which he offers to vote. A valid original certificate of registration in the county register is prima facie evidence of being a voter in the precinct.
B. A person whose major party affiliation is not designated on his original certificate of registration shall not vote in a primary election.
C. A person at a primary election shall not be permitted to vote for the candidate of any party other than the party designated on his current certificate of registration.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 1. Elections § 1-12-7. Conduct of election; persons not permitted to vote - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-1-elections/nm-st-sect-1-12-7/
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