Section 1-12-30 - Conduct of election; disposition of poll book, signature roster and machine printed return reporting unofficial returns. - New Mexico Statutes

1-12-30. Conduct of election; disposition of poll book, signature roster and machine printed return reporting unofficial returns.

A.     After all certificates have been executed, the presiding judge and the two election judges shall place the check list of registered voters voting and one copy of the machine printed returns in the stamped, addressed envelope provided for that purpose and immediately mail it to the secretary of state.   

B.     The signature roster, the machine printed returns and the direct recording electronic cartridge for electronic and marksense machines shall be returned to the county clerk.  The signature roster, the machine printed returns and the direct recording electronic cartridge for electronic and marksense machines shall not be placed in the ballot box.   

C.     Signature rosters and machine printed returns in the custody of the county clerk may be destroyed three years after the election to which they apply.   

D.     The county clerk shall report the unofficial total returns for the county to the secretary of state within ten hours after the polls close.