Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the lieutenant governor, the governor shall nominate a lieutenant governor who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of all members elected to the senate and shall serve the remainder of the unexpired term. (As added November 4, 2008.)

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Terms Used In New Mexico Constitution Article V § 16 - Vacancy in the office of the lieutenant governor

  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.