Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 1 - Elections. > Article 14 - Contests and Recounts, 1-14-1 through 1-14-25. > Section 1-14-2 - Contest of elections; status of person holding certificate.

Section 1-14-2 - Contest of elections; status of person holding certificate.

1-14-2. Contest of elections; status of person holding certificate.

In case of a contest of an election, the person holding the certificate of election shall take possession and discharge the duties of the office until the contest is decided.