NM GOP impounds ballots in two counties

Republicans have moved to impound ballots in Dona Ana and Sandoval counties where there were tight general election races for seats in the Legislature. 

 The requests to district courts by Republicans will ensure that ballots and other election materials are taken into custody for safekeeping by courts in the counties.

 Las Cruces Republican Rep. Terry McMillan says he sought protection of the ballots in his southern New Mexico legislative district to ensure the integrity of pending recount. The GOP and its candidates can seek to inspect the impounded ballots.

NM GOP impounds ballots in two counties