Information for Candidates

Additional Election Information

• Measure Finance Committees
  Measure Finance Committees register with the City Clerk to support or oppose a candidate or ballot measure.
• Board of Ethics
  Information about the City of Albuquerque's Board of Ethics.
• Campaign Reporting
  Informational reports filed by candidates and committees.
• Publicly Financed Candidates
  Information about publicly financed candidates.
• Privately Financed Candidates
  Information about privately financed candidates.
• Local Election Act, HB 98

Additional Resources

Additional resources pertaining to local elections in the City of Albuquerque:

• Rules by the City Clerk for the Election Code and the Open and Ethical Election Code
• Rules of the Board of Ethics & Campaign Practices
• 2025 Candidate and Committee Guide
• City of Albuquerque City Charter, Election Code
• City of Albuquerque City Charter, Open and Ethical Election Code
• City of Albuquerque City Code Chapter 2, Article 4: Municipal Elections
• AI NO: 7-19 Political Activities
• NMSA Chapter 1, Elections

Guides and Helpful Information (New)

• Voter Information on Petitions and Qualifying Contributions Pamphlet - English
• Folleto de información para votantes sobre peticiones y contribuciones elegibles - Español
• Campaign and Committee Disclaimer Requirements
• Temporary Sign Regulations (with NEW examples)

Announcements for Candidates

The City Clerk's Office will be available for appointments for candidates and committees beginning in February. Please reach out to [email protected] to request a meeting. The City Clerk's Office encourages candidates and committees to read through the available materials in advance of a meeting with the City Clerk's Office. This meeting is not required but suggested.