# N.M. Stat. § 1-1-1.1: Purpose of Code

> New Mexico · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C1_A1_S1-1-1.1

## Section

- **Citation:** N.M. Stat. § 1-1-1.1
- **Heading:** Purpose of Code
- **Jurisdiction:** New Mexico
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NM Code / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 1-1-1.1

## Text

It is the purpose of the Election Code to secure the secrecy of the ballot, the purity of elections and guard against the abuse of the elective franchise. It is also the purpose of the Election Code to provide for efficient administration and conduct of elections.

## Nearby sections

- [N.M. Stat. § 1-1-1 § 1-1-1. Election Code](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C1_A1_S1-1-1.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 1-1-1 § 1-1-1. Election Code](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_STATUTES_C1_A1_S1-1-1.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 1-1-1.1 § 1-1-1.1. Purpose of Code](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_STATUTES_C1_A1_S1-1-1.1.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 1-1-1.1 § 1-1-1.1. Purpose of Code](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C1_A1_S1-1-1.1.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 1-1-2 § 1-1-2. Headings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_STATUTES_C1_A1_S1-1-2.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 1-1-2 § 1-1-2. Headings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C1_A1_S1-1-2.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 1-1-2.1 § 1-1-2.1. Ballot box key](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_STATUTES_C1_A1_S1-1-2.1.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 1-1-2.1 § 1-1-2.1. Ballot box key](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C1_A1_S1-1-2.1.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 1-1-3 § 1-1-3. “Shall” and “may”](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_STATUTES_C1_A1_S1-1-3.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 1-1-3 § 1-1-3. “Shall” and “may”](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C1_A1_S1-1-3.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 1-1-3.1 § 1-1-3.1. Election cycle](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_STATUTES_C1_A1_S1-1-3.1.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 1-1-3.1 § 1-1-3.1. Election cycle](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C1_A1_S1-1-3.1.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 1-1-3.2 § 1-1-3.2. Election observer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C1_A1_S1-1-3.2.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 1-1-3.2 § 1-1-3.2. Election observer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_STATUTES_C1_A1_S1-1-3.2.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C1_A1_S1-1-1.1. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.