2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 1: Elections
Article 8: Nominations and Primary Elections, 1-8-1 through 1-8-64
Section 1-8-40: Primary Election Law; declaration of candidacy; false statement.


NM Stat § 1-8-40 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?

1-8-40. Primary Election Law; declaration of candidacy; false statement.

Any person knowingly making a false statement in his declaration of candidacy by nominating petition or by pre-primary convention designation is guilty of a fourth degree felony.

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