N.M. Const. art. V, § 16
- Constitution
- Constitution of New Mexico
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
[Vacancy in the office of the lieutenant governor.] 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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