If we don't have another error "transposing" results, or undiscovered ballots, it's hard to see where the votes would come from to turn this around. Still, no one can call this one with certainty and a final decision awaits the state canvassing board October 14th.

Last Update: 10/02/2003 7:18:46 AM
By: Associated Press

(Albuquerque-AP) -- A constitutional amendment on education has taken a slightly larger lead.
The amendment to increase the payout from a state permanent fund was ahead by 194 votes statewide out of 184,216 votes cast. That’s according to an unofficial poll of county clerks by The Associated Press Wednesday.
Election results will not be official until the state canvassing board meets to certify them October 14th.
Of New Mexico'’s 33 counties, 31 have reported final canvassed results to the AP. The others hadn’t completed their canvasses or hadn’t given the AP their final reports.
Dona Ana County was finishing its canvass and is expected to report the results Thursday. Sandoval County will also hold its canvass Thursday.

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