In case of a contest of an election, the person holding the certificate of election shall take possession and discharge the duties of the office until the contest is decided. History: 1953 Comp., § 3-14-2, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 327.
Contest of elections; status of person holding certificate
NMSA 1978, § 1-14-2 — under Article 14.
NMSA 1978, § 1-14-2