A qualified elector whose registration has been refused or the county chairman of any major political party who alleges that certain persons are qualified electors but have been refused registration may bring an appeal regarding the refused registration pursuant to the provisions of Section 39-3-1.1 NMSA 1978.
History: 1953 Comp., § 3-4-19, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 77; 1995, ch. 124, § 3; 1998, ch. 55, § 2; 1999, ch. 265, § 2.
Cross references. — For definition of major political party, see 1-1-9 NMSA 1978.
The 1999 amendment, effective July 1, 1999, substituted "Section 39-3-1.1" for "Section 12-8A-1".
The 1998 amendment, effective September 1, 1998, changed the judicial review from mandamus to an appeal pursuant to 12-8A-1 NMSA 1978.
The 1995 amendment, effective January 1, 1996, substituted "any major political party" for "either of the two major political parties".
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 25 Am. Jur. 2d Elections § 113.
Issue of mandamus in exercise of power of superintending control, 112 A.L.R. 1351.
Action against officer for breach of duty in respect of election laws, necessity of proving right to vote as condition of, 153 A.L.R. 143.
29 C.J.S. Elections § 46.
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