2017 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 1 - Elections
Article 1 - Definitions and General Provisions
Section 1-1-19 - Elections covered by code.
1-1-19. Elections covered by code.
A. The Election Code [Chapter 1 NMSA 1978] applies to the following:
(1) general elections;
(2) primary elections;
(3) statewide special elections;
(4) elections to fill vacancies in the office of representative in congress; and
(5) school district elections.
B. To the extent procedures are incorporated or adopted by reference by separate laws governing such elections or to the extent procedures are not specified by such laws, certain provisions of the Election Code shall also apply to:
(1) municipal officer or municipal bond elections; or
(2) special district officer or special district bond or other special district elections.
History: 1953 Comp., 3-1-18, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, 19; 1975, ch. 255, 6; 1977, ch. 222, 4; 1985, ch. 168, 1.