Hundreds of New Mexico state employees are being accused of taking advantage of paid leave to go vote in last November's election but not actually voting.
Gov. Susana Martinez's administration has sent letters to more than 200 employees among 50 state agencies warning of possible disciplinary action.
The State Personnel Office says an audit of the Nov. 4 general election found that a majority of the workers were registered to vote but didn't.
According to the office, another 42 employees were not even registered.
Unions representing state workers say they have received complaints that employees are being wrongfully accused of not voting.
Under state law, New Mexico state employees are entitled to a two-hour leave to go to the polls.
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Information from: Albuquerque Journal, http://www.abqjournal.com
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