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New Mexico Prepares Recounts Of Primary Votes

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico election officials are preparing to recount ballots in two primary elections for the state House of Representatives that were too close to call.

Kari Fresquez of the New Mexico Secretary of State's Office said Wednesday that two races finished within a margin of less than 1 percent that triggers a recount.

Based on unofficial results, Republican Vicki Chavez led Scott Chandler by 12 ballots out of 1,764 counted. The winner of that race will run against Democrat Candie Sweetser of Deming in November.

Democrat Mary Hotvedt of Pinos Altos led Karen Whitlock by 31 votes out of 3,487 counted. The winner will run against Republican Rebecca Dow of Truth or Consequences.

The recounts still must be authorized by the New Mexico State Canvassing Board.