A number of precincts from Southern Doña Ana County have just returned their ballots, so unofficial results from all precincts should be reported soon, said Elections Supervisor Lynn Ellins.
With 90 precincts reporting, tax supporters have a 503-vote lead. There are 349 provisional ballots from those precincts, Ellins said.
In addition, 427 absentee ballots have yet to be counted, he said.
There will be more provisional ballots from the south. Provisional ballots can’t be opened and considered until the county commission convenes as the canvassing board at 9 a.m. Thursday, so if it comes down to those ballots, we won’t know anything until at least Thursday.