Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 1 - Elections. > Article 20 - Offenses and Penalties, 1-20-1 through 1-20-23. > Section 1-20-19.1 - Unlawful release of election results.

Section 1-20-19.1 - Unlawful release of election results.

1-20-19.1. Unlawful release of election results.

A.     Unlawful release of election results consists of the county clerk or a duly authorized deputy or assistant releasing election results prior to the closing of the polls on election day.   

B.     Whoever commits unlawful release of election results is guilty of a misdemeanor, pursuant to Section 31-19-1, NMSA 1978.