N.M. Const. art. XX, § 4
- Constitution
- Constitution of New Mexico
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
[Vacancies in offices of district attorney or county commissioner.] If a vacancy occurs in the office of district attorney or county commissioner, the governor shall fill such vacancy by appointment, and such appointee shall hold such office until the next general election. His successor shall be chosen at such election and shall hold his office until the expiration of the original term. (As amended November 8, 1988.)
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