Section 1-8-51 - Independent candidates for general or United States representative special elections; nominating petitions; required number of signatures. - New Mexico Statutes

1-8-51. Independent candidates for general or United States representative special elections; nominating petitions; required number of signatures.

A.     The basis of percentage for the total number of votes cast in each instance referred to in this section shall be the total vote cast for governor at the last preceding general election at which a governor was elected.   

B.     Nominating petitions for an independent candidate for president of the United States shall be signed by a number of voters equal to at least three percent of the total number of votes cast in the state.   

C.     Nominating petitions for an independent candidate for United States senator or any other statewide elective office shall be signed by a number of voters equal to at least three percent of the total number of votes cast in the state.   

D.     Nominating petitions for an independent candidate for United States representative shall be signed by a number of voters equal to at least three percent of the total number of votes cast in the district.   

E.     Nominating petitions for an independent candidate for a member of the legislature, public regulation commission, district judge, district attorney, member of the state board of education, magistrate or county office shall be signed by a number of voters equal to at least three percent of the total number of votes cast in the district, division or county, as the case may be.   

F.     A voter shall not sign a petition for an independent candidate as provided in this section if he has signed a petition for another independent candidate for the same office.