SB 342
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AN ACT
RELATING TO ELECTIONS; REQUIRING THAT A CANDIDATE WHO SEEKS
TO WITHDRAW FROM CANDIDACY FILE A SIGNED AND NOTARIZED
STATEMENT OF WITHDRAWAL WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:
Section 1. Section 1-8-9 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 1975,
Chapter 255, Section 104) is amended to read:
"1-8-9. GENERAL ELECTION--WITHDRAWAL OF CANDIDATES.--No
candidate shall withdraw from a general election unless the
candidate withdraws at least sixty-three days prior to that
election and the candidate files a signed and notarized
statement of withdrawal with the secretary of state."
Section 2. Section 1-8-44 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 1969,
Chapter 240, Section 182, as amended) is amended to read:
"1-8-44. PRIMARY ELECTION LAW--WITHDRAWAL OF
CANDIDATES.--A candidate seeking to withdraw from a primary
election shall withdraw no later than the first Tuesday in
April before that primary election by filing a signed and
notarized statement of withdrawal with the secretary of
state."