§ NMSA 1978, § 1-10-8.1Ballots; order of candidate names; party position on ballot

en · 1,069 chars · active
Ballots; order of candidate names; party position on ballot.
A. Except as provided in this section, the order of candidates for the same office in a statewide
election shall be determined using a randomization method provided by rule based on candidate
name or determined by lot.
B. In a general election, the order of candidates for the same office shall be determined using a
randomization method provided by rule based on political party or candidate name or determined
by lot.
C. Candidates designated and certified by state convention pursuant to Section 1-8-21.1 NMSA
1978 shall be placed on the respective political party primary ballot before other candidates for the
same office in descending order of the vote received at the applicable state convention; provided
that the order of names on the respective political party primary ballot of two or more candidates
receiving an equal number of votes for designation by convention for the same office shall be determined using a randomization method provided by rule based on candidate name or determined
by lot.

Primary source. The text above is the canonical statute body as it appears in this revision of the atlas. Verify against the official gazette before quoting in litigation or formal advice. Spot an error? Suggest a correction.