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Betty Fiorina to Nixon, re: Receipt of filing fee and Declaration of Candidacy for President of U.S., New Mexico. 19 pages with attachments. [Letter], 2/23/1972
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Betty Fiorina to Nixon, re: Ballot position on Republican ballot, New Mexico. 3 pages with attachments. [Letter], 4/6/1972
Gordon Strachan to Bob Marik, re: Presidential Primary. 1 page. [Memo], 3/2/1972
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02/23/1972
Letter
Betty Fiorina to Nixon, re: Receipt of filing
fee and Declaration of Candidacy for
President of U.S., New Mexico. 19 pages
with attachments.
24
10
02/17/1972
Form
Declaration of Candidacy for President of the
U.S., New Mexico. 1 page.
24
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04/06/1972
Letter
Betty Fiorina to Nixon, re: Ballot position on
Republican ballot, New Mexico. 3 pages
with attachments.
24
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03/02/1972
Memo
Gordon Strachan to Bob Marik, re:
Presidential Primary. 1 page.
24
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03/17/1972
Letter
Betty Fiorina to Nixon, re: Copy of Laws of
1972, chap. 9, amending Laws of 1969, chap.
39. 12 pages with attachments.
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
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EXECUTIVE
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PL/NIXON Ric hate
State of New Mexico
Office of the Secretary at State
THE
OF
STATE OF
SECURITY
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Betty Fiorina
Ruben Miera
Secretary of State
Santa ye,New Rexico 87501
Assistant
February 23, 1972
The Honorable Richard M. Nixon
The President
The White House
NM
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. President:
This will acknowledge receipt of your filing fee of $500.00 and Declaration
of Candidacy for the office of the President of the United States.
Your name will appear as a Presidential Candidate on the New Mexico Primary
Election ballot pursuant to Laws of 1969, Chapter 39, Section 6.
We are returning your Certificate of Nomination for your records.
If you have any questions, we will be happy to be of assistance to you.
Sincerely,
Leery BETTY
STATE
Enclosure:
BF:1c'db
RECEIVED
FEB 2 8 1972
CENTRAL FILES
CERTIFICATE OF NOMINATION
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME, GREETING:
Pursuant to New Mexico Laws of 1969, Chapter 39, providing
for a Presidential Preference Primary Election, we, the duly con-
stituted Presidential Preference Nominating Committee of the State
of New Mexico, do hereby nominate and certify to the Secretary of
State, State of New Mexico, the name of Richard M. Nixon
,
Name of Candidate
whose party affiliation is, Republican
, as
Presidential Primary Candidate for the Office of President of the
United States of America.
Said name shall appear on the New Mexico Primary Ballot,
June 6, 1972, subject to requirements set forth in New Mexico Laws
of 1969, Chapter 39, as amended.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF we have hereunto set our hands and caused
to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of New Mexico, at Santa Fe,
New Mexico, this 11 day of February
, 1972
PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE NOMINATING
COMMITTEE
J. C. Compton, Chairman
NEW 178 THE
Walter K. Martinez
Thoma on Hower
Thomas W. Hoover
19:2
I'M, Smallar
I. M. Smalley
John Joh P.Eneth P. Eastham
ATTEST:
Betty Leery Fiorina, Fiorina Secretary of
State
THE WHITE HOUSE
Washington
Date 2/28/72
TO: Frank I would think you wirel you will
need a sprial file for these in the
wrnt of any challenges
Noble Melencamp
SECRETARY OF STATE
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO
STATE
No.
153
1012
Date 2-22-72
, 1970
Received of Richard m. nion (NAME OF
1600 Pernsylvania ave., CANDIDATE) Washington D.C.
this date, the sum of Five Hundred (ADDRESS) Dollars
(500.00
), filing fee as a candidate for nomination (WORDS) for President of the
united (FIGURES) states
in the Republican Primary Election (OFFICE) to be held June 6 19Z in New Mexico
(PARTY)
Cash
Batty SECRETARY Frounia OF STATE
Check
By can
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BANTA FE, NEW MEXICO 87501
SECRETARY OF STATE
Betty Fiorina
NM.
SECRETARY OF STATE
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
SANTA FE. NEW MEXICO
THE
STATEMENT
No.
153
Date 2-22-72
, 1970
Received of Richard m. nixon (NAME OF
1600 Pernsylvania ave., (ADCRESS) CANDIDATE) Washington D.C.
this date, the sum OR Five Hundred Dollars
(500.00
), filing fee as a candidate for nomination (WORDS) for President of the
united (FIGURES) States
in the Ppillican Primary Election (OFFICE) to be held June & 1972 in New Mexico
(PARTY)
Cash
Batty SECRETARY Froma OF STATE
Check
By Can
NME-45
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EXECUTIVE
PL/Mixon, RichARd
PL/3T31
PRI3/3T31
PR5-2
February 17, 1972
Dear Mrs. Secretary:
Thank you for your letter of February 11, 1972,
advising me that the New Mexico Presidential
Preference Nominating Committee nominated
and certified my same as a Presidential Primary
candidate for re-election as President of the
United States.
Enclosed is my Declaration of Candidacy, signed
by me, and notarized.
Attached to the Declaration of Candidacy is a
cashier's check is the amount of $500, payable
to you, for the prescribed filing fee.
Sincerely,
RICHARD NIXON
x
The Honorable Betty Fiorina
Secretary of State
Execulive-Legislative Building
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
RN:pcs
Approved by Raymond K. Price, Jr.
DRAFT COPY
The Honorable Betty Fiorina
Secretary of State
Executive - Legislative Building
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Dear Secretary:
Thank you for your letter of February 11, 1972, advising me
that the New Mexico Presidential Preference Nominating
Committee nominated and certified my name as a Presidential
Primary candidate for re-election as President of the
United States.
Enclosed is my Declaration of Candidacy, signed by me, and
notarized.
Attached to the Declaration of Candidacy is a cashier's check
in the amount of $500, payable to you, for the prescribed fil-
ing fee.
Sincerely,
Enclosure
Attachment
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
February 16, 1972
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, N.W
on
Ru81
WASHINGTON D. C. 20006
(202) 333-0920
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. RAYMOND PRICE
THROUGH:
JEB S. MAGRUDER
FROM:
GLENN J. SEDAM,
JR.
Attached, for Presidential signature, prior to departure
for China, is a draft letter to the Secretary of State of
New Mexico forwarding the President's Declaration of Candi-
dacy and the required primary election filing fee of $500.
This declaration and filing fee must be received in Santa
Fe, New Mexico, not later than 5:00 pm on Monday, February 28.
Attachment
CC: G. Gordon Liddy
Robert H. Marik
Harry S. Flemming
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Date:
February 15, 1972
TO:
JEB MAGRUDER
FROM:
HARRY DENT 1800
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For your information
THE WHITE HOUSE
Washington
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Date
TO:
Harry Dent
Plrase note that this
may regine unmediak action
Noble Melencamp
White House Mail Room
Receipt For Registered Mail
200720
Date FEB 1 8 1972
No.
Time of Receipt 5:30pm Clerk's Init. 31
Class A.M.
Postage 55
Declared Value 100.00 Fee Paid 95
Special Delivery Fee
Restricted Delivery Fee
Return Receipt Fee:
At Time of Mailing
15
After Time of Mailing
To Whom, When,
And Address Where Delivered
Sender F. MATTHEWS
W.H.
Addressee HON. BEtty FioRiNA
SEC. of StAtE EXC.-L.EGISLATIES Bldg.
SANTA FE. NEW. MEXICO 87501
M-R # 784
State of Nem Mexico
$ifter ai the Decretary of State
OF
STATE OF
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Betty Firrina
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Ruben Miera
Secretary of State
Santa ye,New Mexico 87501
Assistant
February 11, 1972
NM
The Hon. Richard M. Nixon
United States President
White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. President:
The New Mexico Presidential Preference Nominating Committee
met this day for the purpose of nominating and certifying
Presidential Primary Candidates for the office of President
of the United States of America.
I have been directed to advise you that you have been nominated
and certified by this Committee, pursuant to New Mexico Laws of
1969, Chapter 39, Section 4. Enclosed is your Certificate of
Nomination.
Enclosed is a Declaration of Candidacy form to be completed by
you and returned to this office no later than 5:00 p.m. MST
of the fourteenth (14) day following the date on the return
receipt received by this office, if you desire to have your
name printed on the New Mexico Primary Election Ballot of
June 6, 1972. You shall furnish this Declaration of Candidacy
and filing fee of five hundred dollars ($500.00) in person, by
your designated agent or by registered mail with return receipt
requested.
Please make your cashier's check or postal money order payable
to the Secretary of State, Executive-Legislative Building, Santa
Fe, New Mexico 87501.
The Hon. Richard M. Nixon
February 11, 1972
Page Two
)
In previous correspondence you were sent copy of Laws of 1969,
Chapter 39. Enclosed is a self-explanatory amended copy of this
act adopted by the 1972 New Mexico State Legislature. All amended
language is underlined.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact this
office.
Sincerely, BETTY Selly FIORINA Fibrua
Secretary of State
Enc. 3r
CHAPTER 39
Senate Rules Committee Substitute For
HOUSE BILL NO. 42; Approved March 15, 1969
(Amended 30th Legislature
Second Session, 1972
House Bill No. 58)
AN ACT
RELATING TO ELE CTIONS; PROVIDING FOR A PRESIDENTIAL PRE-
FERENCE PRIMARY ELECTION; PRESCRIBING NOMINATION AND
BALLOTING; SPECIFYING SELECTION AND OBLIGATIONS OF DELE-
GATES; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:
Section 1. SHORT TITLE. This act may be cited as the "Presidential
Primary Act".
Section 2. PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY DATE OF ELECTION. - --In
the year in which the president and vice president of the United States are
to be elected, the voters of this state shall be given an opportunity to ex-
press their preference for the person to be the presidential candidate of
their party. The presidential primary election shall be held on the same
date as the primary election is held in this state.
Section 3. CONDUCT OF ELECTION. The presidential primary
election shall be conducted and canvassed along with and in the manner
provided by law for the conduct and canvassing of the primary election.
Section 4. NOMINATION BY COMMITTEE. There shall be convened
in Santa Fe a committee consisting of the chief justice of the supreme court,
as chairman, the speaker of the house of representatives and the minority
floor leader of the house of representatives, the president pro tempore of
the senate and the minority floor leader of the senate. This committee shall
nominate as presidential primary candidates, and certify to the secretary of
state, not later than ninety days before the presidential preference primary
election, the names of all those generally advocated and nationally recognized
as candidates of the dominant political parties for the office of president of
the United States.
Section 5. NOMINATION BY PETITION. - No later than 5:00 p.m. on
the thirtieth day following the nominations by committee any person seeking
the endorsement by the national political party for the office of president
of the United States, or any group organized in this state on behalf of, and
with the consent of, such person, may submit to the secretary of state a
petition to have such candidate's name printed on the presidential primary
ballot. The petition shall be signed by a number of qualified electors in
each of the congressional districts equal to not less than two percent of the
total number of votes for president cast in each district at the last preceding
presidential election.
Section 6. NOTIFICATION TO CANDIDATES--FIL FEE. - - The
secretary of state shall forthwith contact each person who has been nominated
by the committee or by petition and notify him in writing by registered mail
with return receipt requested, that his name will be printed as a candidate
on the New Mexico presidential primary ballot if within fifteen days after
receipt of the notification he furnishes a filing fee of five hundred dollars
($500). The filing fee shall be paid to the secretary of state and deposited
with the state treasurer in the same manner as provided for other filing
fees by the Primary Election Code.
Section 7. VOTING IN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY. - All candidates in
the presidential primary shall appear with candidates for other offices of
their respective parties at an appropriate place on the ballot or voting
machine. The voter shall be able to cast his ballot for one of the presidential
candidates of his party or for "None Of The Names Shown". A vote of the
latter kind shall express the preference for an uncommitted delegation
from New Mexico to the national convention of that voter's party.
"3-8-40. NATIONAL CONVENTION. --
A. Upon the completion of the state canvass of the results of the
presidential primary, the secretary of state shall forthwith certify to the
state chairman of each political party participating in the primary and to the
credentials committee of the national convention of each such political party
the following:
(1) the names of the two candidates, or candidate and
uncommitted category as the case may be, receiving the highest number of
votes; and
(2) the total vote each received.
B. The vote of the delegations from each such political party from
New Mexico shall be cast by the chairmen of the respective delegations for
the two candidates certified by the secretary of state in the same proportion
that the vote the two candidates received bears to the total combined vote of
both candidates. In the event that the certification of the secretary of state
shows that the two highest categories in the election included an unpledged
category, the chairmen shall cast on the first ballot that portion of the
delegation vote allotted to a candidate, and that portion allotted to an unpledged
category shall be cast in the manner determined by majority vote of a caucus
of the entire delegation. In computing the number of votes any candidate may
be entitled to on the first ballot, any recipient of six-tenths or more percent
shall be entitled to one additional vote.
C. The provisions of this section with regard to the manner of
voting by New Mexico delegations at the national party conventions apply
only to the first ballot cast at such conventions. Such delegations may be
released prior to the first ballot from voting in the manner provided by
this section upon death of the candidate or upon his written unconditional
release of such votes allotted to him. 11
"3-8-38. NOTIFICATION TO CANDIDATES FILING FEE. - - The
secretary of state shall forthwith contact each person who has been nomina-
ted by the committee or by petition and notify him in writing by registered
mail with return receipt requested, that his name will be printed as a
candidate on the New Mexico presidential primary ballot if within a period
of fifteen days commencing with the receipt of the notification, he furnishes,
in person, by agent or by registered mail, a filing fee of five hundred
dollars ($500). The filing fee shall be paid to the secretary of state and
upon its payment within the period prescribed by this section shall constitute
a bona fide declaration of candidacy and such candidate's name shall be printed
upon the presidential primary ballot as provided in the Presidential Primary
Act. The filing fee shall be deposited with the state treasurer in the same
manner as provided for other filing fees by the Primary Election Law. 11
Section 2. REPEAL. - Section 3-8-41 through 3-8-43 NMSA 1953 (being
Laws 1969, Chapter 39, Sections 9 through 11) are repealed.
Section 3. EMERGENCY. - --It is necessary for the public peace, health
and safety that this act take effect immediately.
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON
15-4
WASHINGTON. D.C.
540
February 16, 1972
1-30101
PAY
TO THE
ORDER OF
Secretary of State of Now Moxico
$ 500.00
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CASHIER'S CHECK
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
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CERTIFICATE OF NOMINATION
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME, GREETING:
Pursuant to New Mexico Laws of 1969, Chapter 39, providing
for a Presidential Preference Primary Election, we, the duly con-
stituted Presidential Preference Nominating Committee of the State
of New Mexico, do hereby nominate and certify to the Secretary of
State, State of New Mexico, the name of Richard M. Nixon
,
Name of Candidate
whose party affiliation is, Republican
, as
Presidential Primary Candidate for the Office of President of the
United States of America.
Said name shall appear on the New Mexico Primary Ballot,
June 6, 1972, subject to requirements set forth in New Mexico Laws
of 1969, Chapter 39, as amended.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF we have hereunto set our hands and caused
to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of New Mexico, at Santa Fe,
New Mexico, this 11 day of February
, 1972
PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE NOMINATING
COMMITTEE
J. C. Compton, Chairman
Walter writing K. Martinez
Thom W Hoover
Thomas W. Hoover
I'M, Smallar
I. M. Smalley
John J.P.P.Ensthm P. Eastham
ATTEST:
Betty Leery Fiorina, Firruia Secretary of
State
DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY
FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
I,
Richard M. Nixon
, hereby declare
Name of Presidential Candidate
that I am a member of the
Republican
Party and
have been nominated by the New Mexico Presidential Preference
Primary Nominating Committee as a Candidate for President of the
United States of America, and desire to have my name printed on
the New Mexico Presidential Primary ballot for the Primary Election
to be held on June 6, 1972.
I will be eligible and legally qualified to hold office
at the beginning of its term.
I hereby attach the prescribed filing fee of $500.00
which constitutes a bona fide declaration of my candidacy pursuant
to New Mexico Laws of 1969, Section 3-8-38, as amended.
I make the foregoing affidavit under oath.
Declarant
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Mailing Address
Washington, D. C.
Subscribed and sworn to
before me this 17th day
of February
, 1972 .
Notary Public
My commission expires:
may 31, 1973
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State of New Mexico
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Office of the Decretary of State
THE
STATE
SEAL STATE OF UNITED
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Betty Furina
Ruben Miera
Secretary of State
Santa Dr, New Mexico 87501
Assistant
April 6, 1972
NM
The Honorable Richard M. Nixon
President of the United States
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. President:
This is to advise you that your ballot position,
which was drawn by lot April 4, 1972, (3-8-30A) is
Number 2 on the Republican ballot.
Sincerely,
ВЕТТУ FIORINA
Secretary of State
BF:prm
THE WHITE HOUSE
Washington Date 4/13/72
TO: -
M
Tos Noble Melencamp
is ,
State of New Mexico
Office of the Secretary of State
TO
Betty Fiorina
Ruben Miera
Secretary of State
Santa Fr.Nem Mexico 87501
Assistant
April 6, 1972
The Honorable Richard M. Nixon
President of the United States
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. President:
This is to advise you that your ballot position,
which was drawn by lot April 4, 1972, (3-8-30A) is
Number 2 on the Republican ballot.
Sincerely,
BETTY FICTINA
Secretary of State
BF:prm
March 2, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BOB MARIK
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Presidential Primary
New Mexico --
Attached are some materials from the Secretary of State of
New Mexico that you might find of interest.
Michigan --
Also attached is a copy of the Michigan Secretary of State's
letter of February 28th to the President regarding the
Presidential preference primary in Michigan. You will
notice that the requested affidavit must be filed with
the Secretary of State no later than 4 p.m. March 17th, 1972.
As with previous Presidential preference primary requests,
the original of this letter is held by Noble Melencamp.
However, he and I expect direction from you with enough
lead time to have the necessary materials handled correctly.
Copies of all these materials are, as a matter of course,
sent to Harry Dent also.
CC: Noble Melencamp
Harry Dent
7
State of New Mexico
Office of the Secretary of State
THE
OF
TREATSEAL
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Betty Furina
Ruben Miera
Secretary of State
Santa De, New Mexico 87501
Assistant
March 17, 1972
NM
N
The Honorable Richard M. Nixon
The President
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. President:
I am enclosing a copy of Laws of 1972, Chapter 9, which amends Laws of
1969, Chapter 39. As you will note, Section 6 of Chapter 39 has been
amended, as well as Section 8 which pertains to the National Convention
(vote of the delegations). I would also like to call your attention to
the fact that Sections 9 through 11 of Chapter 39 have been repealed.
The enclosed Chapter 9 is the official act, for your information.
Pursuant to Section 3-8-30 of New Mexico Laws of 1969--PRIMARY ELECTION
LAW--ORDER OF CANDIDATES ON BALLOT--this is to advise you that the Presi-
dential candidates whose names will appear on the Primary Election Ballot
in New Mexico will be arranged on the ballot of the voting machine as
determined by lot. This determination by lot shall be made on April 4th,
5:00 p.m. A member of this staff shall draw the names; however, any
candidate or their agents are entitled to be present at such drawing.
You will be notified by registered mail as to what position your name will
be placed on our ballot.
If you have any questions pertaining to the amended Presidential Preference
Primary Act or the determination of your name on the ballot, please feel
free to call me.
Sincerely
Seety Secretary of State
ВЕТТУ FIORINA Fearuia
BF:prm
Enclosure
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 22, 1972
Date:
TO:
MR. MELENCAMP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Original attached -- copies to
Bob Marik 3/22/72.
THE WHITE HOUSE
[
Washington
Date 3/22/72
TO: Gordon shachan
Noble Melencamp
IF AND WHEN RECEIVED ITEM WILL BE
FORWARDED TO YOUR OFFICE WITH A
COPY OF THIS LETTER.
MAIL ROOM
The Legislature
of the
State of New Mexico
30th Legislature,
2nd Session
LAWS 1972
CHAPTER 9
HOUSE BILL NO. 58, as amended
PURSUANT TO GOVERNOR'S MESSAGE
Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE T. E. (TOM) BROWN, JR.
THE
SEAL GREAT OF * STATE MISSOURI OL OK NEW
1912
*
EMERGENCY CLAUSE
228
LAWS OF 1969
CHAP. 39
CHAPTER 39
Senate Rules Committee Substitute For
HOUSE BILL NO. 42; Approved March 15, 1969
AN ACT
RELATING TO ELECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR A PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY
ELECTION; PRESCRIBING NOMINATION AND BALLOTING; SPECIFYING SELECTION
AND OBLIGATIONS OF DELECATES; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:
Section 1. SHORT TITLE. This act may be cited as the "Presidential
Primary Act".
Section 2. PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY-DATE OF ELECTION. In the year in
which the president and vice president of the United States are to be
elected, the voters of this state shall be given an opportunity to express
their preference for the person to be the presidential candidate of their
party. The presidential primary election shall be held on the same date
as the primary election is held in this state.
Section 3. CONDUCT OF ELECTION. The presidential primary election
shall be conducted and canvassed along with and in the manner provided
by law for the conduct and canvassing of the primary election.
Section 4. NOMINATION BY COMMITTEE. There shall be convened in
Santa Fe a committee consisting of the chief justice of the supreme
court, as chairman, the speaker of the house of representatives and the
CHAP. 39
LAWS OF 1969
229
minority floor leader of the house of representatives, the president
pro tempore of the senate and the minority floor leader of the senate.
This committee shall nominate as presidential primary candidates, and
certify to the secretary of state, not later than ninety days before
the presidential preference primary election, the names of all those
generally advocated and nationally recognized as candidates of the
dominant political parties for the office of president of the United
States.
Section 5. NOMINATION BY PETITION. No later than 5:00 p.m. on
the thirtieth day following the nominations by committee any person
seeking the endorsement by the national political party for the office
of president of the United States, or any group organized in this state
on behalf of, and with the consent of, such person, may submit to the
secretary of state a petition to have such candidate's name printea on
the presidential primary ballot. The petition shall be signed by a
number of qualified electors in each of the congressional districts
equal to not less than two percent of the total number of votes for
president cast in each district at the last preceding presidential
election.
Section 6. NOTIFICATION TO CANDIDATES FILING FEE. The secretary
of state shall forwith contact each person who has been nominated by
the committee or by petition and notify him in writing by registered
mail with return receipt requested, that his name will be printed as
a candidate on the New Mexico presidential primary ballot if within
fifteen days after receipt of the notification he furnishes a filing
930
LAWS OF 1969
CHAP. 39
fee of five hundred dollars ($500). The filing fee shall be paid to
the secretary of state and deposited with the state treasurer in the
Same manner as provided for other filing fees by the Primary Election
Code.
Section 7. VOTING IN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY All candidates in the
presidential primary shall appear with candidates for other offices of
their respective parties at an appropriate place on the ballot or voting
machine. The voter shall be able to cast his ballot for one of the
presidencial candidates of his party or for "None Or The Names Shown".
A vote of the latter kind shall express the preference for an uncommitted
delegation from New Mexico to the national convention of that voter's
party.
Section 8. DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTION
A. Upon the completion of the state canvass of the results
of the presidential primary, the secretary of state shall certify to
the state chairman of each political party participating in the primary
the following:
(1) the names of the two candidates, or candidate
and uncommitted category as the case may be, receiving the highest
number of votes; and
(2) the total vote each received.
B. Each political party shall then select, as the party
rules may determine, as many delegates and alternates to the national
party convention as are allotted to it by the national committee of
that party.
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C. Such delegates, and each alternate for such delegates,
shall be allotted to the two candidates, or to the one candidate and
the unpledged category, as the case may be, in the same proportion that
the total vote such candidate or category received bears to the total
combined vote of both candidates, or of the one candidate and the
unpledged category, as the case may be. In computing the number of
pledged or unpledged delegates any recipient of five-tenths or more
delegate shall be entitled to one additional delegate.
Section 9. DELEGATE PLEDGE. --
A. No person selected as a delegate or alternate shall
qualify to attend the national convention of his political party
unless he files with the state central committee of his political
party a written declaration of acceptance, signed by himself, in the
form herein prescribed and the state central committee deposits this
declaration of acceptance in the office of the secretary of state
no later than thirty days before convening of the applicable national
convention.
B. The declaration of acceptance shall be in the form of
an affidavit and shall contain the following information:
(1) the name, residence and post office address of
the delegate or alternate delegate;
(2) a statement that he is a registered voter in New
Mexico affiliated with the political party for which he is a delegate
or alternate, and that he was a registered voter and affiliated with
such party as of the date of the last presidential primary election;
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(3) a statement that he will not withdraw his name
before the holding of the national party convention of his party;
(4) if delegates are pledged to specific candidates
for the office of president, a pledge in the following form:
"As a delegate to the 19
national convention of the
party, I pledge myself to support the candidacy of
as a candidate for the nomination of
president by the
party; that I will, unless prevented
by his death or unless released prior to the first ballot, vote for his
nomination on the first ballot; thereafter, I shall have the right to
cast my convention vote according to my own judgment."
Section 10. CERTIFICATION OF NAMES TO CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE.- --
The secretary of state shall certify to the credentials committee at
the national convention of each political party participating in the
presidential primary election the list of names of delegates and alter-
nates qualified to represent the party organizations of this state by
virtue of having complied with the provisions of the Presidential
Primary Act.
Section 11. PENALTY. Any delegate or alternate delegate who
fails to vote at the national political party convention in accordance
with the delegate pledge he signed as required by the Presidential
Primary Act is subject to a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars
($1,000) or imprisonment not exceeding ten days, or both.
Section 180. A new Section 3-8-30 NMSA 1953 is enacted to
read:
"3-8-30. PRIMARY ELECTION LAW--ORDER OF CANDIDATES ON BALLOT--
A. The names of candidates in the primary election shall
be arranged on the ballot or voting machine as determined by lot.
The determination by lot shall be made immediately following the
closing time for filing declarations of candidacy, and all candidates
or their agents shall be entitled to be present at such time "