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Reports on Elections and Voting in New Mexico.

Posted inPolitics & Elections

What Alex Uballez discovered about Albuquerque politics (and himself) running for mayor

by Jesse Jones December 22nd, 2025

“To move to a world in which so much operates off of power, off of money, off of favors and relationships that circle around power — to see it up close is different…” Six weeks after finishing third in Albuquerque’s crowded mayoral race, Alex Uballez sat down with City Desk on the patio outside Ex […]

Posted inPolitics & Elections

Garcia ends District 3 challenge, vows to continue Southwest Mesa fight

by Jesse Jones December 12th, 2025
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Keller makes ABQ history: First mayor to win three consecutive terms

by Jesse Jones December 9th, 2025December 10th, 2025
Rio Rancho City Hall. (City of Rio Rancho)
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho releases candidate guide for March municipal election

by Kevin Hendricks December 9th, 2025December 9th, 2025
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Sam Bregman is shown during his campaign announcement in April in Las Vegas, NM. (Kevin Hendricks)
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Sandoval County

Bregman touts high-tech future for Sandoval County

by Kevin Hendricks November 25th, 2025November 24th, 2025
Bernalillo Mayor Jack Torres is seeking a fifth term in the March election, saying experienced leadership will be vital for the town in the coming years.
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo mayor announces plan to seek a fifth term

by Kevin Hendricks November 21st, 2025November 21st, 2025
Posted inAlbuquerque, Politics & Elections

Outside groups waste no time raising big bucks for city runoff elections

by Pat Davis November 20th, 2025
Posted inAlbuquerque, Politics & Elections

Democrat Louie Sanchez endorses Republican Joshua Neal for his open city council seat

by Pat Davis November 20th, 2025November 20th, 2025
It’s official: City Councilor Paul Wymer announced his candidacy for mayor Tuesday night, entering the race to succeed Mayor Gregg Hull, who is running for governor.
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho City Councilor officially announces mayoral bid

by Kevin Hendricks November 19th, 2025November 19th, 2025
Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull announced Tuesday he will not seek re-election in March, ending nearly 12 years leading one of New Mexico's largest cities as he campaigns for governor. Hull, a Republican first elected in April 2014, made the announcement alongside his wife, Carrie, highlighting infrastructure improvements and quality-of-life investments during his tenure.
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho Mayor will not seek fourth term, focuses on governor’s race

by Kevin Hendricks November 19th, 2025November 19th, 2025
City Councilor Paul Wymer will run for mayor in March as three-term Mayor Gregg Hull steps aside to focus on his campaign for New Mexico governor.
Posted inRio Rancho

Rio Rancho Councilor Wymer to run for mayor as Hull eyes Santa Fe

by Kevin Hendricks November 18th, 2025November 18th, 2025
Rio Rancho City Councilor Bob Tyler announced Monday he will seek a third consecutive term representing District 3 in the March 2026 municipal election.
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Rio Rancho

Infrastructure, growth top priority as Councilor Tyler campaigns for third term

by Kevin Hendricks November 18th, 2025November 18th, 2025
Posted inPolitics & Elections

In Dem. primary for governor, former Las Cruces mayor talks pro-oil, anti-minimum wage agenda

by Alex Ross November 14th, 2025November 17th, 2025
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Keller, White spar over city’s future in loud, raucous debate

by Jesse Jones November 13th, 2025November 13th, 2025
Sam Bregman at his Las Vegas gubernatorial campaign announcement, speaking to Juliette Gallegos.
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Gubernatorial candidate to outline education plans at Rio Rancho stop on statewide policy tour

by Kevin Hendricks November 10th, 2025November 10th, 2025
Posted inAlbuquerque, Politics & Elections

The runoff strategy: Keller plans bipartisan outreach in runoff — while linking White to Trump

by Jesse Jones November 7th, 2025November 7th, 2025
Fred Hashimoto was elected as the new mayor of Corrales on Nov. 4. (Rodd Cayton)
Posted inCorrales

Corrales leadership transition: What’s next for the village?

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ November 7th, 2025November 5th, 2025
Posted inPolitics & Elections

White trails in polls and money—but says 65% of Albuquerque voted for change

by Jesse Jones November 6th, 2025November 6th, 2025
Voters across Sandoval County have spoken and chosen what they want their local governments to look like for the next few years.
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Meet your new elected officials

by Rodd Cayton November 4th, 2025November 5th, 2025
Posted inAlbuquerque, nm.news, Politics & Elections

Fiebelkorn, Grout easily win council re-election

by Pat Davis November 4th, 2025November 4th, 2025
Posted inAlbuquerque, Politics & Elections

Lewis wins re-elect, dampening Dem plans for council pickup

by Pat Davis November 4th, 2025November 4th, 2025
After voters flocked to the polls on Election Day on Nov. 4, state officials got to counting local races. In Edgewood, three town commission seats were up for grabs, with some candidates running unopposed and others just scraping by with enough votes to take office. Here are the numbers as of 10 p.m. on Election Night.
Posted inEdgewood

Brennan projected to narrowly hold onto commission seat, beating out Chavez

by nm.news November 4th, 2025November 5th, 2025
City Desk
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Keller leads White in first poll in mayor’s runoff

by Pat Davis November 4th, 2025November 4th, 2025
Posted inPolitics & Elections

And then there were two: Keller, White head to December runoff for mayor

by Jesse Jones November 4th, 2025November 13th, 2025
Matt Armenta held a lead in the race for Tijeras village councilor Tuesday night, capturing 39% of the vote with partial returns from all four precincts, according to unofficial election results as of 10 p.m.
Posted inEast Mountains

Armenta, Ortiz win Tijeras council seats

by Kevin Hendricks November 4th, 2025November 5th, 2025
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Dem. Telles and GOP Neal headed to runoff for Westside council seat

by Jesse Jones November 4th, 2025November 4th, 2025
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Union-backed candidates win 2 of 4 APS board seats, shifting board balance

by Jesse Jones November 4th, 2025November 4th, 2025
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Peña misses 50% mark to avoid runoff in District 3 race

by Jesse Jones November 4th, 2025November 5th, 2025
Voters at the UNM Student Union, 2025
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Same-day voter registration boosts turnout for local elections

by NM Political Report November 4th, 2025November 5th, 2025
Peter Nieto was decisively on top in the Mountainair mayoral race as of 10 p.m. on Election Night. (Courtesy photo)
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Nieto elected Mountainair mayor, challenger within five votes of Dial in Estancia

by Kevin Hendricks November 4th, 2025November 5th, 2025
Fred Hashimoto was elected as the new mayor of Corrales on Nov. 4. (Rodd Cayton)
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Corrales picks Fred instead

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ November 4th, 2025November 4th, 2025
As Election Day arrives in Sandoval County, dozens of candidates are asking the voters to choose them.
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Sandoval County

It’s time to vote

by Kevin Hendricks November 3rd, 2025November 3rd, 2025
City Desk ABQ
Posted inPolitics & Elections

They broke the rules but are still on the ballot: City candidates have few real consequences for ignoring transparency rules

by Jesse Jones November 3rd, 2025November 3rd, 2025
Posted inAlbuquerque, Albuquerque, Politics & Elections

In District 3, longest serving councilor draws 2 challengers

by Pat Davis November 3rd, 2025
A poll worker at the Community Center last week watched over a voter's horse, Paco, while the owner cast a ballot.
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Early voting ends Saturday in Corrales mayoral race

by Corrales Comment Staff October 31st, 2025October 31st, 2025
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Open seat, big money: What you need to know about the four District 1 council candidates

by Jesse Jones October 31st, 2025October 31st, 2025
Posted inPolitics & Elections

In District 5, Dems think Allen can flip a GOP seat. Lewis sees another chance to prove them wrong.

by Jesse Jones October 31st, 2025October 31st, 2025
Posted inAlbuquerque, Politics & Elections

Mayor, council candidates spend big for final votes in final campaign days

by Jesse Jones October 30th, 2025
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Sandoval County

Early voting data shows which Sandoval County voters are showing up

by Kevin Hendricks October 29th, 2025October 29th, 2025
Chris Sedillo, candidate for ABQ City Council, Dist 3.
Posted inAlbuquerque, Albuquerque, Politics & Elections, Politics & Elections

Candidates spend big in final weeks of city elections

by Jesse Jones October 28th, 2025
Dr. Gabriella Durán Blakey, APS Superintendant
Posted inAlbuquerque, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, Bernalillo County, Politics & Elections, Politics & Elections

Letter to the Editor: The bond APS is proposing and what it would pay for

by Guest Commentary October 26th, 2025
Jose Orozco
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Former GOP legislative candidate jumps into Congressional race to oust Vasquez

by Alex Ross October 24th, 2025October 24th, 2025
Thursday, New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver confirmed the speculation about her ambition by declaring herself a candidate for lieutenant governor.
Posted inPolitics & Elections

The secret is out: Toulouse Oliver launches bid for lieutenant governor 

by Alex Ross October 23rd, 2025October 23rd, 2025
APS PAC money
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Out-of-state billionaire money floods APS board races

by Jesse Jones October 21st, 2025October 23rd, 2025
Marchers in Downtown ABQ / Indivisible ABQ
Posted inAlbuquerque, Albuquerque, Politics & Elections, Politics & Elections

Thousands attend “No Kings” march Downtown

by Pat Davis October 20th, 2025
Two Albuquerque mayoral candidates excluded from KOAT’s televised debate are getting their turn to weigh in. With Election Day three weeks away, City Desk ABQ invited Mayling Armijo and Eddie Varela to answer the same questions voters heard on TV, covering issues like crime, homelessness and immigration.
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Two mayoral candidates were left off the debate stage. Here’s what they had to say

by Jesse Jones October 16th, 2025October 16th, 2025
Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull officially announced his candidacy for New Mexico governor Tuesday, becoming the first Republican to enter the 2026 race.
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Rio Rancho mayor officially enters 2026 governor’s race

by Kevin Hendricks October 15th, 2025October 24th, 2025
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Herrell backs Cunningham for GOP nomination in key congressional race

by Alex Ross October 14th, 2025October 14th, 2025
Alex Uballez
Posted inCity Desk ABQ, Letters to the Editor, Letters to the Editor, Politics & Elections, Politics & Elections

Letter to the Editor: Vote Uballez to keep Darren White out of the run-off

by Guest Commentary October 10th, 2025
Posted inPolitics & Elections

“A tunnel to Rio Rancho” or more bridges? Mayoral candidates pitch plans for Westside traffic woes

by Jesse Jones October 3rd, 2025October 3rd, 2025

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