Welcome to the City of Albuquerque

2013 Regular Municipal Election

The citizens of Albuquerque elect a Mayor and six City Councilors on Oct. 8, 2013.

This page will provide ongoing information regarding the election, candidates and campaign financing.

Please check in frequently for updated information.

Upcoming Events & Deadlines

  • May 31 - Last day of Qualifying Period for City Council Candidates
  • June 3 - City Council Applications for Certification for public financing and final Qualifying Contributions are due to the City Clerk.
  • June 28 - Deadline for City Council Candidates to turn in Petitions

Please consult the election calendar for other important dates and deadlines

Mayoral Candidates

The City Clerk approved enough petition signatures for the following Mayoral candidates to appear on the October ballot. To find information on contacting the campaign, please click the candidate's name.

City Council Candidates

The City Clerk has issued Petitions to the individuals below for circulation.  For campaign contact information, click on the candidate's name.  Campaigns are continuing to provide contact information.  Information is updated as received by the Clerk.

District 1

Ken Sanchez - seeking public financing

District 2

  • Isaac Benton - seeking public financing
  • Roxanne Meyers - seeking public financing

District 3

District 5

  • Dan Lewis - seeking public financing
  • Eloise Gift - seeking public financing

District 7

  • Diane Gibson - seeking public financing
  • Janice E. Arnold-Jones
  • David Green - seeking public financing
  • Louis Schiffman - seeking public financing
  • Matthew Biggs - seeking public financing

District 9

  • Lovie McGee - seeking public financing
  • Don Harris - seeking public financing

Qualifying Contribution & Petition Processing

The City Clerk will provide updates on the number of approved Qualifying Contributions and Petition signatures once information becomes available. Although we attempt to provide daily updates, some days information may not change for some candidates. The first updates will appear beginning on May 10th.

Campaign Financing

Finance reporting as required by the Election Code does not begin until July. Applicant Candidates for public financing must file finance reports upon submitting their Declaration of Intent to Seek Public Financing and with their Application for Qualification as a Participating Candidate. All candidates must meet with the Assistant City Clerk to receive finance reporting training prior to filing reports.

Voting Information

The City Council must pass an Election Resolution approving the voting method, polling places and other important information regarding voting in the Regular Municipal Election. The Election Resolution will be before Council this spring. Once the Election Resolution is passed, the Clerk will publish all relevant information.

Voters wishing to receive an absentee ballot must request an application from the City Clerk. You can request an application for the Regular Municipal Election by emailing absenteeapplication@cabq.gov. To request an application you must provide the following information:

  • Voter's Name and Address as reflected on your voter registration card
  • An alternate address where you would like the application mailed
  • The Voter's date of birth or voter registration number.

The Clerk will begin to mail applications on July 1, 2013. Ballots cannot be mailed until September 3 under State Law. Please do not expect applications before July or ballots before September.

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