At all elections held under the provisions of this act [ 73-6-17 to 73-6-25, 73-6-33 NMSA 1978], the commissioners or persons receiving the highest number of votes cast by the qualified electors of the district shall be declared to be elected.
§ 73-6-19 NMSA 1978
[Elected by plurality vote.]
Laws 1919, ch. 156, § 3; C.S. 1929, § 40-119; 1941 Comp., § 77-1819; 1953 Comp., § 75-19-19.
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