It is the purpose of the Election Code [Chapter 1 NMSA 1978] to secure the secrecy of the ballot, the purity of elections and guard against the abuse of the elective franchise. It is also the purpose of the Election Code to provide for efficient administration and conduct of elections.
§ 1-1-1.1 NMSA 1978
Purpose of [Election] Code
Known as the Election Code
The act spans §§ 1–1 (54 sections).
1978 Comp., § 1-1-1.1, enacted by Laws 1979, ch. 74, § 1.
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