Section 1-2-23 - Challengers; permitted activities. - New Mexico Statutes

1-2-23. Challengers; permitted activities.

A.     A challenger or alternate challenger, upon presentation of the written appointment to the precinct board, shall be permitted to be present from the time the precinct board convenes at the polling place until the completion of the counting and tallying of the ballots after the polls close.

B.     A challenger or alternate challenger, for the purpose of interposing challenges, may:

(1)     inspect the registration book or precinct voter list for the purpose of determining whether the challenger or alternate challenger desires to interpose a challenge; 

(2)     inspect the poll books, registration book or signature rosters to determine whether entries are being made in accordance with the Election Code [Chapter 1 NMSA 1978]; 

(3)     examine each voting machine before the polls are opened to compare the number on the metal seal and the numbers on the counters with the numbers on the key envelope and to see that the voting machine is ready for voting at the opening of the polls; and

(4)     make in any polling place and preserve for future reference written memoranda of any action or omission on the part of any member of the precinct board.