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Section 1-8-1 - Nominating procedures; major political parties; minor political parties.

1-8-1. Nominating procedures; major political parties; minor political parties.

A.     Any major political party in New Mexico, as defined in Section 1-1-9 NMSA 1978, shall nominate its candidates, other than its presidential candidates, by secret ballot at the next succeeding primary election as prescribed in the Primary Election Law [1-8-10 to 1-8-52 NMSA 1978].   

B.     Any minor political party in New Mexico, as defined in Section 1-1-9 NMSA 1978, shall nominate candidates for public office in the manner prescribed in its party rules and regulations and according to the provisions of the Election Code [Chapter 1 NMSA 1978].