New Mexico § 1-2-27 - Watchers; appointment
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 1-2-27 — Watchers; appointment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-2-27. Watchers; appointment
A. An election-related organization may in a statewide or special election appoint
watchers in a county if the organization provides a written notice to the secretary
of state at least seven days prior to serving as a watcher during early voting, the
election date or the ballot qualification period for mailed ballots in a statewide
or a special election and specifies the names of the qualified appointees. The secretary of state shall notify the county clerk of the qualified appointees
at least five days before the election. B. Any group of three candidates for elected office in a statewide election may appoint
watchers in a county if the candidates provide a written notice to the secretary of
state at least seven days prior to serving as a watcher during early voting, the election
date or the ballot qualification period for mailed ballots in a statewide or special
election and specify the names of the qualified appointees. The secretary of state shall notify the county clerk of the qualified appointees
at least five days before the election.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 1-2-27
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 1-2-27 cover?
Section 1-2-27 ("Watchers; appointment") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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