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League of Women Voters of New Mexico v. Herrera

(page last updated October 31, 2008 at 11:59 AM)

Case Information

All Courts: New Mexico Supreme Court (Case 31,386)
Topic(s): Improper Election Administration
State: New Mexico
Date Filed: October 23, 2008

Issue:

The issue in this case is what constitutes a legal vote in the State of New Mexico and whether official are allowed to discern the intent of voters even when the ballot is marked improperly.

Status:

NOTICE: The electronic docket for this case is not freely available to the public. Filings in this case are not being monitored on a daily basis. Select documents will be added to this page when possible.

Emergency Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on 10/23/08.  Response due on 10/29/08.  Writ of Mandamus granted on 10/30/08.

New Mexico Supreme Court Documents

• Emergency Petition for Writ of Mandamus (filed 10/23/08)
  • Exhibits
• Writ of Mandamus (entered 10/30/08)

Related Links

• High court orders law followed on vote-counting (10/30/08)
• Vote 2008: Lawsuit challenges N.M. ballot count rules (10/24/08)

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