Information for Candidates
2021 Election Information
Local Election Calendar:
View the Election Calendar for Candidates.
Please note that this calendar is subject to change.
How to Run for Office:
How to run as a Publicly Financed Candidate
How to run as a Privately Financed Candidate
2021 Candidates:
Candidates in the 2021 Local Election
Campaign Finance Login
Login to the Campaign Finance System
How to use the Campaign Finance System
Electronic Petition and Qualifying Contribution Platform
Additional Election Information
- Candidates
Information regarding candidates whom have expressed interest in running for office during the 2021 Local Election. - 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:
- 2021 Candidate Guide
- Board of Ethics Rules & Regulations for the Election Code
- 2021 Regulations for the Open and Ethical Elections Code
- 2021 Regulations for the Election Code
- 2021 Regulations for the Election Code - Part O
- View City of Albuquerque City Charter
- View Chapter 2: Government
- Temporary Sign Regulations
Announcements for Candidates
Meeting of the Board of Ethics for Campaigns and Committees. December 3rd in the City Council Chambers. Campaigns and MFC's participating in the runoff election are required to attend this meeting as noticed in the City Charter, Article XII, Section 4. All Campaigns and MFC's should be prepared to attend this meeting regarding campaign finance filings.
Meeting of the Board of Ethics for Campaigns and Committees. October 29th in the City Council Chambers or via Zoom. Campaigns and MFC's will receive notice if they will be required to attend this meeting as noticed in the City Charter, Article XII, Section 4. All Campaigns and MFC's should be prepared to attend this meeting regarding campaign finance filings.
Declaration of Candidacy and Filing Day for Privately Financed Candidates in the Regular Local Election is August 24 and will be held in the NEW County Clerk facilities at 415 Silver Ave, 1st Floor, from the hours of 9:00am to 5:00pm. Please see the announcement flyer here.
For individuals interested in participating in the public financing program as a candidate in 2021, please note that due to Proposition 1, approved by voters in the November 5 Regular Local Election, the Declaration of Intent shall specify that the candidate has not, within one year prior to the declaration, raised or expended any monies in excess of the pre- and post- Exploratory Period contribution limits with the intent or effect of campaigning for elected office.
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