New Mexico § 1-2-23 - Challengers; permitted activities
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 1-2-23 — Challengers; permitted activities, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-2-23. Challengers; permitted activities
A. A challenger, upon presentation of the written appointment to the precinct board,
shall be permitted to be present at any time from the time the precinct board convenes
at the polling place until the completion of the precinct board's duties after the
polls close. B. A challenger, for the purpose of interposing challenges, may: (1) view the signature roster or precinct voter list for the purpose of determining
whether the challenger desires to interpose a challenge when a signature roster or
precinct voter list is used; (2) view the application to vote form before the voter receives a ballot for the purpose
of determining whether the challenger desires to interpose a challenge when an application
to vote form is used; (3) view the signature roster or checklist of voters to determine whether entries
are being made in accordance with the Election Code; (4) view each voting machine before the polls are opened to ensure that the public
counter is at zero, that the results tape contains no votes and that there are no
voted ballots in the voting machine bins; and (5) make in any polling place and preserve for future reference written memoranda
of any action or omission on the part of any member of the precinct board.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 1-2-23
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 1-2-23 cover?
Section 1-2-23 ("Challengers; permitted activities") 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.
How do I cite New Mexico § 1-2-23?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 1-2-23" (New Mexico). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Mexico official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Mexico attorney.
How does New Mexico § 1-2-23 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in New Mexico can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
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