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2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 3: Municipalities
Article 8: Municipal Elections, 3-8-1 through 3-8-95
Section 3-8-6: County clerk; election duties.
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NM Stat § 3-8-6 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis)
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3-8-60. Post-election duties; tie vote.
In the event of a tie vote between any candidates in the election for the same office, the determination as to which of the candidates shall be declared to have been elected shall be decided by drawing by impartial lot. The method of determining by lot shall be mutually agreed upon by the candidates who are tied. The municipal clerk shall issue a certificate of election to the candidate chosen by lot.
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