1 Qualifications of voters; absentee voting; school elections; registration
2 Qualifications for holding office
3 Religious and racial equality protected; restrictions on amendments
4 Residence
5 Election by ballot; plurality elects candidate
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Terms Used In New Mexico Constitution > Article VII - Elective Franchise

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.