With the field of seven set for the 2025 Albuquerque mayoral race, campaign finance reports from the most recent reporting period were released Monday. Incumbent Mayor Tim Keller is the only candidate to qualify for Albuquerque’s public financing system, giving him access to $755,946 in taxpayer funds while his challengers must rely on private donations […]
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City Council candidate to challenge ballot ruling after falling short by seven signatures
City Council hopeful Stephanie Telles said she plans to formally contest the City Clerk’s decision that found her campaign seven signatures short of qualifying for the ballot. In a message sent to supporters Friday, Telles said she will request an audit of the petition signatures submitted, arguing that voters’ intent should carry weight in determining […]
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12 City Council hopefuls ready for Election Day
With the July 7 deadline in the books, 12 City Council candidates have successfully gathered the required 500 petition signatures to qualify for the ballot. The City Clerk’s office posted the final numbers Thursday morning, showing that a dozen candidates have each verified over 500 signatures, securing their spots for the November 4 election. District […]
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Automatic voter registration begins in New Mexico
Eligible New Mexico voters will now be automatically registered to vote when they complete a driver’s transaction with the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD). This new measure, part of House Bill 4 (HB4), passed during the 2023 legislative session, aims to expand voting rights protections across the state. The automatic registration process will also ensure that […]
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City Council candidate update: Petition deadlines loom as several candidates secure ballot spots
With the July 7 deadline fast approaching, several City Council candidates have successfully gathered the required 500 petition signatures to qualify for the ballot, while others are still working to meet the threshold. As of June 27, a number of hopefuls have exceeded the signature requirement. Six candidates have each verified over 500 signatures, securing […]
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Seven candidates officially qualify to run for Albuquerque mayor
Incumbent Tim Keller will face a six-pack of challengers as he runs for an unprecedented third term as Albuquerque mayor. After the June 21 deadline to meet the requirements for qualification in the upcoming election, Keller and six other mayoral hopefuls will be on the Election Day ballot on Nov. 4. Candidates for mayor must […]
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Mayoral hopefuls nearing ballot qualification deadline for November election
With the June 21 deadline looming, Albuquerque mayoral candidates are in a final push to meet the requirements for ballot qualification in the upcoming November 4 Regular Local Election. Candidates for mayor must gather a significant number of petition signatures and, for those seeking public financing, qualifying contributions to secure their spot on the ballot. […]
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City Councilor Lewis qualifies for 2025 ballot and public financing
Albuquerque City Councilor Dan Lewis has qualified for the 2025 ballot and public financing through the city’s Clean Elections program, doing so in just 10 days. As the 2025 City Council election begins, Lewis’s campaign said he is the first to qualify. He’s seeking his fourth term in District 5 and quickly met the 500 […]
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Keller, White lead in qualifying for mayoral public financing
Staff report — Three weeks into a nine week period to secure more than $750,000 in public campaign dollars, incumbent Mayor Tim Keller and former Sheriff Darren White have taken an early lead in the effort to secure qualifying donations. According to data from the Albuquerque City Clerk’s Office on Friday morning, Keller had secured […]
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Uballez running for mayor, touts experience
Former U.S. Attorney Alex Uballez says his experience as a prosecutor on the state and federal level will help him be an effective mayor in Albuquerque. Uballez spoke to City Desk ABQ Friday about his campaign for mayor, as one of nine candidates seeking the position this fall. His main reason for running for mayor […]