Information for Candidates
Information on how to run for office in the 2025 Regular Local Election.
2025 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
Campaign Finance Login
Login to the Campaign Finance System
How to use the Campaign Finance System (new training materials coming soon!)
Electronic Petition and Qualifying Contribution Platform
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:
- 2023 Regulations for the Election Code and the Open and Ethical Elections Code
- 2023 Candidate Guide
- Board of Ethics Rules & Regulations for the Election Code
- 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
- Temporary Sign Regulations
- NMSA Chapter 1, Elections
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.
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