Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 4 - Counties. > Article 33 - Creation or Change of Counties, 4-33-1 through 4-33-17. > Section 4-33-5 - Counting and canvassing of votes.

Section 4-33-5 - Counting and canvassing of votes.

4-33-5. [Counting and canvassing of votes.]

The ballots cast shall be counted by the election officials and the results thereof certified to the county commissioners. Within three days after the election held as herein provided, the county commissioners shall meet and canvass the votes cast and if a majority of those voting shall have voted for the annexation, the area as described in the petition shall be annexed to the other county as provided in said petition.