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NM Stat § 1-11-5 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 11 - Notices, Preparation for Elections and Election Supplies|Section 1-11-5 - Voting device; preparation; certification.

Forty-two days before the election, the county clerk may begin to prepare, inspect, certify and seal electronic voting machines that are to be used in the election, and such preparation, inspection, certification and sealing shall continue until all machines are prepared, inspected, certified and sealed. History: 1953 Comp., § 3-11-6, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 215; 1981, ch. 137, § 1; 1985, ch. 207, § 24; 2011, ch. 137, § 74. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For manner of preparing voting machine, see 1-11-6 NMSA 1978. The 2011 amendment, effective July 1, 2011, required county clerks to certify electronic voting machines and to perform their duties under this section forty-two days before the election. Clerk may seal machines anywhere after notifying required persons. — The county clerk may reset or seal the machines at the courthouse or any place where the machines are stored or at the polling place so long as the required persons are present, or have been properly notified, when such resetting and sealing occurs. 1954 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 54-5958 (opinion rendered under former law). Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 26 Am. Jur. 2d Elections § 365. 29 C.J.S. Elections § 203.
NM Stat § 1-11-6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 11 - Notices, Preparation for Elections and Election Supplies|Section 1-11-6 - Voting machines; manner of preparing.

When preparing, inspecting and sealing voting machines, the county clerk shall: A. certify to the secretary of state and the county chair of each political party participating in the election the type and serial number of each voting machine intended to be used in each polling location, by precinct number, where applicable; B. prepare, in the presence of those persons entitled to be present, the electronic voting machines for the election as follows: (1) all public, candidate and question counters shall be set at zero; (2) each such counter shall be tested for accuracy by casting votes upon it until it correctly registers each vote cast; (3) each such counter shall be reset at zero and the voting machine shall be immediately sealed with a numbered metal seal so as to prevent operation of the machine or its registering counters without breaking the seal; and (4) on the certificate for that voting machine there shall be recorded: (a) the number on the seal; and (b) the reading shown on the protective counter; and C. seal and retain the logic and accuracy test printout, known as the internal audit trail, until it may be disposed of pursuant to Section 1-12-69 NMSA 1978. History: 1953 Comp., § 3-11-7, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 216; 1985, ch. 207, § 25; 1989, ch. 392, § 21; 2011, ch. 137, § 75. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For challengers, inspection of voting machines, see 1-2-23 NMSA 1978. For watchers, inspection of voting machines, see 1-2-29 NMSA 1978. The 2011 amendment, effective July 1, 2011, required county clerks to seal and retain the logic and accuracy test printout until it may be disposed of pursuant to Section 1-12-69 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 1-11-6.1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 11 - Notices, Preparation for Elections and Election Supplies|Section 1-11-6.1 - Electronic voting machines; testing.

All programming of vote tabulating machines shall be tested under the supervision of the county clerk. The machines shall be programmed so that votes will be counted in accordance with the specifications for electronic voting machines. History: 1978 Comp., § 1-11-6.1, enacted by Laws 1985, ch. 207, § 26; 1991, ch. 105, § 21; 2011, ch. 137, § 76. ANNOTATIONSThe 2011 amendment, effective July 1, 2011, eliminated the requirement that county clerks test electronic voting machines ten days before the election and retain the logic and accuracy test printout; and eliminated the requirement that all counters be set at zero and sealed after they are tested. The 1991 amendment, effective April 2, 1991, in Subsection A, substituted "logic and accuracy test printout, known as the internal audit trail" for "test cards and results of the test" in the third sentence and "test ballots used in the marksense voting machines" for "test cards used in the electronic vote tabulating machines" in the fourth sentence.
NM Stat § 1-11-7 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 11 - Notices, Preparation for Elections and Election Supplies|Section 1-11-7 - Voting machine; certificate of preparation.

Immediately after each electronic voting machine has been prepared for the election, the county clerk shall prepare a written certificate, which shall be filed in the county clerk's office. A copy of the certificate shall be posted on the voting machine, and one copy shall be forwarded to the secretary of state. The certificate shall show the serial number for the voting machine, whether or not the machine has all of its public counters set at zero and whether or not the machine has been tested by voting on each public counter to prove the counter is in perfect condition. The certificate shall also show the number of the seal that has sealed the machine and the number registered on the public counter. History: 1953 Comp., § 3-11-8, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 217; 1981, ch. 137, § 2; 1985, ch. 207, § 27; 2011, ch. 137, § 77. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For manner of preparing voting machine, see 1-11-6 NMSA 1978. For notice of sealing, see 1-11-8 NMSA 1978. The 2011 amendment, effective July 1, 2011, made stylistic changes.
NM Stat § 1-11-8 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 11 - Notices, Preparation for Elections and Election Supplies|Section 1-11-8 - Voting machines; notice of sealing.

A. At least three days before preparing any type of voting machine for an election, the county clerk shall send notice to the county chair of each political party having a candidate on the ballot in the election. The notice shall state the times when and places where the voting machines will be prepared. B. Party and organization representatives, election observers and candidates may be present at the preparation, inspection and sealing of the voting machines to ensure compliance with the Election Code. History: 1953 Comp., § 3-11-9, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 218; 1985, ch. 207, § 28; 2011, ch. 137, § 78. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For challengers examining machine seals, see 1-2-23 NMSA 1978. For watchers examining voting machines, see 1-2-29 NMSA 1978. The 2011 amendment, effective July 1, 2011, required county clerks to notify the county chair of each political party at least three days before the county clerk prepares a voting machine for an election.
NM Stat § 1-11-9 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 11 - Notices, Preparation for Elections and Election Supplies|Section 1-11-9 - Repealed.

History: 1953 Comp., § 3-11-10, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 219; 1985, ch. 207, § 29; repealed by Laws 2011, ch. , § 110.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2011, ch. 137, § 110 repealed 1-11-9 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 219, relating to voting machines and sealing of keys, effective July 1, 2011. For provisions of former section, see the 2010 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 1-11-10 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 11 - Notices, Preparation for Elections and Election Supplies|Section 1-11-10 - Voting machines; objections to use.

Unless an objection to the use of a particular voting machine is filed in the district court within two days after it is prepared, inspected and sealed, the voting machine when certified to be correct by the county clerk shall be conclusively presumed to be properly prepared for the election. Any objection so filed shall specify the number of the voting machine objected to and the reason for the objection. History: 1953 Comp., § 3-11-11, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 220.
NM Stat § 1-11-11 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 11 - Notices, Preparation for Elections and Election Supplies|Section 1-11-11 - Election supplies; voting machines; delivery.

A. Voting machines shall be delivered to the assigned precinct polling place at least three days before the polls are required to be opened. The election supplies and the keys of voting machines shall be delivered to the presiding judge at least one hour before the polls are required to be opened. B. The county clerk of any county shall certify to the secretary of state on forms provided by the secretary of state, that he has inspected each voting machine after delivery but before the date of the election and has found each machine to have been correctly labeled, that there has been no obvious external damage in delivery and that each machine has been delivered to the proper polling place in each precinct. History: 1953 Comp., § 3-11-12, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 221; 1977, ch. 222, § 32; 1989, ch. 392, § 22. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For election supplies, see 1-11-18 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 1-11-12 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 11 - Notices, Preparation for Elections and Election Supplies|Section 1-11-12 - Repealed.

History: 1953 Comp., § 3-11-13, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 222; 1985, ch. 207, § 30; 1991, ch. 105, § 22; 1993, ch. 314, § 53; 1993, ch. 316, § 53; repealed by Laws 2011, ch. 137, § 110.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2011, ch. 137, § 110 repealed 1-11-12 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 222, relating to certifying county register, effective July 1, 2011. For provisions of former section, see the 2010 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 1-11-12.1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 11 - Notices, Preparation for Elections and Election Supplies|Section 1-11-12.1 - Repealed.

History: Laws 2005, ch. 270, § 9; 2007, ch. 336, § 14; repealed by Laws 2011, ch. 137, § 110.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2011, ch. 137, § 110 repealed 1-11-12.1 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 2005, ch. 270, § 9, relating to distribution of voter information, effective July 1, 2011. For provisions of former section, see the 2010 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 1-11-13 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 11 - Notices, Preparation for Elections and Election Supplies|Section 1-11-13 - Index of voters.

Upon the written request of a qualified political party, a candidate, an election-related organization or an election observer, the secretary of state shall send to the requester an index of all voters and their addresses, their party affiliation, their precinct, their voter history, their unique identifier and their early or absentee voting status in any election currently underway. Each index shall be certified by the secretary of state as being an accurate listing of all voters in each requested county. The written request shall specify whether the information is to be received electronically or on paper, the electronic or physical delivery address, the time period during which the information is to be received, the frequency of receiving the information and the method of payment. History: 1953 Comp., § 3-11-14, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 223; 2011, ch. 137, § 79. ANNOTATIONSThe 2011 amendment, effective July 1, 2011, rewrote this section to require the secretary of state to furnish an index of voters and registration information to political parties, candidates, election-related organizations and election observers upon request. Certified copies of registration lists not part of return. — Under former statute (1929 Comp. § 41-229), certified copies of registration lists filed with secretary of state were not part of "returns" required to be canvassed by state canvassing board (1929 Comp. § 41-347 et seq.). Chavez v. Hockenhull, 1934-NMSC-093, 39 N.M. 79, 39 P.2d 1027. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 25 Am. Jur. 2d Elections § 109. 29 C.J.S. Elections §§ 47, 197.
NM Stat § 1-11-14 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 11 - Notices, Preparation for Elections and Election Supplies|Section 1-11-14 - Tally sheets and statements of canvass; preparation.

Prior to election day, the secretary of state shall cause to be printed in the tally sheets and statements of canvass, in the proper places and under the proper designations, the names of all candidates appearing on the official ballot. The secretary shall approve a county's use of computer-based tally sheets upon recommendation of the voting system certification committee if the county submits the software program to be used for tallying to the secretary of state at least ninety days prior to the election and the voting system certification committee determines that the program is acceptable for the proposed use. History: 1953 Comp., § 3-11-15, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 224; 1981, ch. 137, § 3; 2003, ch. 226, § 1; 2011, ch. 137, § 80. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For form for tally sheets, see 1-11-15 NMSA 1978. For tally books in emergency situations, see 1-12-66 NMSA 1978. The 2011 amendment, effective July 1, 2011, permitted the use of computer-based tally sheets upon recommendation of the voting system certification committee. The 2003 amendment, effective June 20, 2003, added the last sentence.
NM Stat § 1-11-15 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 11 - Notices, Preparation for Elections and Election Supplies|Section 1-11-15 - Signature rosters; checklist of registered voters; tally sheets; form.

Signature rosters, checklists of registered voters and tally sheets shall be in the form prescribed by the secretary of state. History: 1953 Comp., § 3-11-17, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 226; 1977, ch. 222, § 33; 1981, ch. 137, § 4; 1985, ch. 207, § 31; 1991, ch. 105, § 23. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For preparation of tally sheets, see 1-11-14 NMSA 1978. For tally sheets in emergency situations, see 1-12-66 NMSA 1978. The 1991 amendment, effective April 2, 1991, inserted references to "checklist of registered voters" in the section heading and in the text.
NM Stat § 1-11-16 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 11 - Notices, Preparation for Elections and Election Supplies|Section 1-11-16 - Signature roster certificates; checklist of registered voter's certificates; precinct board [election board] member's oath.

The secretary of state shall prescribe the form of the signature roster certificates, checklist of registered voter's certificates and the precinct board [election board] member's oath. History: 1953 Comp., § 3-11-19, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 228; 1971, ch. 317, § 19; 1981, ch. 137, § 5; 1985, ch. 207, § 32; 1991, ch. 105, § 24. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Laws 2019, ch. 212, § 283, effective April 3, 2019, provided that references in the Election Code to "precinct board", shall be deemed to be references to "election board", as that term is defined in Section 1-1-13 NMSA 1978.The 1991 amendment, effective April 2, 1991, inserted "checklist of registered voter's certificates" in the section heading and in the text of the section.
NM Stat § 1-11-17 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 11 - Notices, Preparation for Elections and Election Supplies|Section 1-11-17 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 1991, ch. 105, § 44 repealed 1-11-17 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1977, ch. 124, § 7, relating to affidavits for assistance, form, effective April 2, 1991. For provisions of former section, see the 1990 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 1-11-18 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 11 - Notices, Preparation for Elections and Election Supplies|Section 1-11-18 - Election supplies.

The secretary of state shall prescribe the types and number of election supplies to be used in the precincts. History: 1953 Comp., § 3-11-27.1, enacted by Laws 1977, ch. 222, § 34. ANNOTATIONSRubber stamps for write-in candidate not necessary supplies. — Under the former statutory provision calling for necessary election supplies to be delivered to each polling place, rubber stamps bearing a write-in candidate's name were not necessary election supplies, nor was a county clerk authorized to affix the stamps to a voting machine. 1964 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 64-131.
NM Stat § 1-12-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 12 - Conduct of Elections|Section 1-12-1 - Conduct of election; opening and closing of polls.

Polls shall be opened at 7:00 a.m. on the date required by law for the election and shall be closed at 7:00 p.m. on the same day. History: 1953 Comp., § 3-12-1, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 237; 1985, ch. 205, § 1; 1987, ch. 226, § 2. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For right of challengers and watchers to be present, see 1-2-23 and 1-2-29 NMSA 1978. For proclaiming closing of polls, see 1-12-26 NMSA 1978. For allowing employees time off to vote, see 1-12-42 NMSA 1978. For provision prohibiting local or special laws regarding opening or conducting any election or designating voting place, see N.M. Const., art. IV, § 24. Mere irregularity in manner of conducting an election, in absence of fraud or evidence of a change in result, did not necessarily destroy validity of election, nor probative force of ballots as evidence. Gallegos v. Miera, 1923-NMSC-018, 28 N.M. 565, 215 P. 968. Effect of mere irregularities. — Elections conducted fairly and honestly will not be set aside for mere irregularity in the appointment of election officers or in conduct of the election where no fraud or illegal voting is shown. Carabajal v. Lucero, 1916-NMSC-045, 22 N.M. 30, 158 P. 1088. No ballots received after 7:00 p.m. regardless of voter position. — From and after 7:00 p.m. no ballots shall be received by the officials, irrespective of whether voting machines or the ordinary type of balloting is employed. Thus it makes no difference that the person is in line outside the polling place and has not announced his name to the poll clerk, or that a person is inside the polling place and has not yet announced his name to the poll clerk or that he has announced his name to the poll clerk but has not yet gone into the voting machine to vote. At 7:00 p.m. the machine should be locked where voting machines are used, and where ordinary balloting is employed the officials must not allow the deposit of any ballots in the ballot boxes after this time. 1956 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 56-6532. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 26 Am. Jur. 2d Elections § 103. Violation of law as regards time for keeping polls open as affecting election results, 66 A.L.R. 1159. Validity of public election as affected by fact that it was held at time other than fixed by law, 121 A.L.R. 987. 29 C.J.S. Elections § 198.
NM Stat § 1-12-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 12 - Conduct of Elections|Section 1-12-2 - Conduct of election; precinct board [election board] attendance.

Precinct board [Election board] members, excepting those members scheduled to work only the second shift, shall present themselves at the polling place not later than 6:00 a.m. on the date required by law for the election. History: 1953 Comp., § 3-12-2, enacted by laws 1969, ch. 240, § 238; 1977, ch. 222, § 35; 1985, ch. 205, § 2; 1999, ch. 236, § 3. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Laws 2019, ch. 212, § 283, effective April 3, 2019, provided that references in the Election Code to "precinct board", shall be deemed to be references to "election board", as that term is defined in Section 1-1-13 NMSA 1978.The 1999 amendment, effective June 18, 1999, inserted "excepting those members scheduled to work only the second shift". Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 26 Am. Jur. 2d Elections § 325. 29 C.J.S. Elections § 192.
NM Stat § 1-12-2.1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 12 - Conduct of Elections|Section 1-12-2.1 - Precinct board [Election board] work shift option.

A. The county clerk may choose to schedule precinct board [election board] members into two work shifts on election day and also may determine the length of each shift for each precinct board [election board] member so long as the first shift begins at least one hour before the polls open. B. If the county clerk chooses to schedule precinct board [election board] members in shifts, the presiding judge on each precinct board [election board] shall be scheduled to work both shifts that day. C. The county clerk shall notify the secretary of state of all precincts that will be following a two-shift schedule when the county clerk submits the list of precinct board [election board] appointments in accordance with Section 1-2-14 NMSA 1978. History: Laws 1999, ch. 236, § 1; 2011, ch. 137, § 81. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Laws 2019, ch. 212, § 283, effective April 3, 2019, provided that references in the Election Code to "precinct board", shall be deemed to be references to "election board", as that term is defined in Section 1-1-13 NMSA 1978.The 2011 amendment, effective July 1, 2011, made stylistic changes.
NM Stat § 1-12-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 12 - Conduct of Elections|Section 1-12-3 - Conduct of election; precinct board [election board] duties.

The secretary of state shall prescribe the duties of the precinct board [election board], including duties that, during the conduct of the election, the presiding judge may reassign between judges and election clerks. Copies of such duties shall be furnished to each county clerk, and the clerk shall distribute them to each precinct. History: 1953 Comp., § 3-12-3.1, enacted by Laws 1977, ch. 222, § 36; 2011, ch. 137, § 82. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Laws 2019, ch. 212, § 283, effective April 3, 2019, provided that references in the Election Code to "precinct board", shall be deemed to be references to "election board", as that term is defined in Section 1-1-13 NMSA 1978.Cross references. — For secretary of state providing instructions for precinct board, see 1-2-4 NMSA 1978. The 2011 amendment, effective July 1, 2011, authorized the secretary of state to prescribe duties and permitted presiding judges to reassign the duties during the election to judges and election clerks. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 26 Am. Jur. 2d Elections §§ 325, 365. 29 C.J.S. Elections § 192.