New Mexico § 1-2-32 - State canvass observers
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 1-2-32 — State canvass observers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-2-32. State canvass observers
A. The state chair of each political party represented on a partisan ballot may appoint
in writing state canvass observers. A candidate for elected office in a statewide election and an election-related organization
in a statewide or special election may each appoint state canvass observers if the
candidate or organization makes a written request to the secretary of state and specifies
the names of the qualified appointees. B. State canvass observers shall be voters of the state. No person shall be qualified for appointment or service as a state canvass observer
who is a sheriff, deputy sheriff, marshal, deputy marshal or state or municipal police
officer. C. The state canvass observer or election observer, upon presentation of the observer's
written appointment, shall be permitted to be present at any time from the time the
state canvassing begins until the completion of the canvass. D. A state canvass observer or election observer is strictly limited to observing
and documenting the canvassing process and shall not interrupt the canvassing process. E. State canvass observers shall not interfere with the orderly conduct of the canvass
and may be removed by the secretary of state if the observer does not comply with
the law. F. As used in this section, “ state canvass ” means the process in the office of the secretary of state or by such person as the
state canvassing board may appoint to examine election returns and certificates issued
by the county canvassing boards and ending with the certification and announcement
of the results by the state canvassing board.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 1-2-32
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 1-2-32 cover?
Section 1-2-32 ("State canvass observers") 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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