Candidate Calendar for the 2023 Regular Local Election

April 30, 2023

June 4, 2023

April 30, 2023

July 10, 2023

June 5, 2023

July 10, 2023

June 5, 2023

July 10, 2023

Oct. 10, 2023

Nov. 4, 2023

Nov. 7, 2023

Nov. 7, 2023

November 21, 2023

December 9, 2023

December 12, 2023

December 12, 2023

RUNOFF ELECTION DAY Polls Open at 7:00am. and close at 7:00pm. (NMSA 1978, § 1-22-3(A))

7:00 p.m. Polls Close.  Any voter in line waiting to vote may vote. (NMSA 1978, § 1-12-26)

First Campaign Disclosure Statement Due. First campaign disclosure statement due at the City Clerk’s office by 5:00pm (for any candidate/committee registered in the system). (City Charter Article XIII, § 4)

First day of Public Financing Exploratory Period for Council Candidates (City Charter Article XVI, § 3(I)) Exploratory Period is from April 30 – June 4.

First day for Council Candidates to submit Declaration of Intent to seek public financing. Council Candidates may file their intent to seek public financing at any point after April 30 until the Qualifying Period has closed.

In order to File the Declaration of Intent, the applicant candidate must schedule an appointment with the City Clerk at least one day prior to filing. The Clerk will review the public finance process with the candidate and provide the Declaration of Intent for public financing.

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. (City Charter Article XVI, § 4(D))

Second Campaign Disclosure Statement Due. Second campaign disclosure statement due at the City Clerk’s office by 5:00pm. (City Charter Article XIII §4)

Biannual Disclosure Statement due for elected officials reporting all contributions and expenditures made and contributions received on or before the first Monday in May and not previously reported. The online reporting statement must be filed (posted) no later than 5:00pm. (City Charter Article XII, § 4)

**In an election year, rather than filing biannual disclosure statements, reporting individuals who are candidates for office shall file campaign disclosure statements.

Last day of Public Financing Exploratory Period for Council Candidates (City Charter Article XVI, § 3(J))

First day of Public Financing Qualifying Period for Council Candidates. (City Charter Article XVI, § 3(V)) Qualifying Period is from June 5- July 10.

First day for Council candidates to collect signatures for Petitions. Candidates must gather the signatures of 500 voters registered within the district the candidate wishes to represent. (City Charter Article II, § 4 and ROA 1994, § 2-4-13); Petition Signature Period for City Council candidates is from May 31 – July 5 (§2-4-13)

Third Campaign Disclosure Statement Due. Third campaign disclosure statement due at the City Clerk’s office by 5:00pm. (City Charter Article XIII, § 4)

Weekly return of petitions and qualifying contributions. (ROA 1994, § 2-4-13 (C)) Returns of petitions and qualifying contributions shall be made every subsequent Tuesday by noon, even when not noted on this calendar.

Elected Official’s Annual Financial Statement Due. (City Charter Article XII, § 5(d))

5:00pm. Deadline for Council Candidates submit Petitions to the Office of the City Clerk containing the signatures of 500 registered voters in the district that the candidate wishes to represent. (City Charter Article II, § 4 and ROA 1994, § 2-4-13(B)-(C)) Candidates may submit their Declaration of Candidacy form with the City Clerk at this time.

Last day of Public Financing Qualifying Period for Council Candidates. (City Charter Article XVI, § 3(V))

Deadline for Council Applicant Candidates to submit their Application for Certification to the City Clerk.

Fourth Campaign Disclosure Statement Due. Fourth campaign disclosure statement due at the City Clerk’s office by 5:00pm. (City Charter Article XIII, § 4)

Deadline for Council Applicant Candidates to return unused Qualifying Contribution Receipt Books to the Office of the City Clerk. (2023 City Clerk Rules and Regulations)

Declaration of Candidacy for Publicly Financed Candidates

Deadline for Council Applicant Candidates to file their Declarations of Candidacy with the City Clerk. The City Clerk will submit petitions and Declaration to the County Clerk. The County Clerk shall notify the City Clerk within 3 days if candidate is qualified. (NMSA 1978, § 1-22-3.2(D)(2)). 

Deadline for City Clerk to certify Council Applicant Candidates meeting the requirements of the Open and Ethical Elections Code as Participating Candidates. (City Charter Article XVI, § 7(B)) 

Following certification, the City Clerk distributes funds to Participating Council Candidates. (City Charter Article XVI, § 12) The distribution is completed electronically between the City Treasurer and the candidate’s financial institution. The banking process can take several business days to complete. 

Deadline for Unopposed Participating Council Candidates to return public financing funds to the City Clerk. (City Charter Article XVI, §12)

Fifth Campaign Disclosure Statement Due. Fifth campaign disclosure statement due at the City Clerk’s office by 5:00pm (City Charter Article XIII, § 4)

Declaration of Candidacy for Privately Financed Candidates

Privately Financed Candidates must file their Declarations of Candidacy with the County Clerk between 9:00am. and 5:00pm. (NMSA 1978, § 1-22-7). 

Deadline for Candidates to File Financial Statement. Candidates shall file with the City Clerk their disclosure statements reflecting the candidate’s memberships and positions in professional organizations; their sources of income producing 5% or more of the candidate’s total income; businesses relationships with the City; and real estate interests within Bernalillo County, exclusive of the candidate’s residence. (City Charter Article XIII, § 3)

5:00pm. Withdrawal of Candidacy Last day for certified candidates to withdraw candidacy with the County Clerk (NMSA 1978, § 1-10-6)

9:00am. to 5:00pm. Filing day for Write-in Candidates  

Candidates must file with the County Clerk. (NMSA 1978, § 1-22-8.1)

First day candidates may display political signs. (ROA 1994, § 14-16-5-12(I))

Sixth Campaign Disclosure Statement Due. Sixth campaign disclosure statement due at the City Clerk’s office by 5:00pm. (City Charter Article XIII, § 4)

County Clerk shall transmit ballots to federal qualified electors whose applications have been accepted up to and on this day. (NMSA 1978, § 1-6B-7(A)(D)) Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act is commonly referred to as UOCAVA- MOVE ACT (45 days before the election)-Must be done on this day regardless of weekend or holiday.

Absentee Ballots and In Person Absentee Voting. First day for County Clerk to issue absentee ballots to voters whose applications have been approved. (NMSA 1978, § 1-6-5(F)) 

First Day for Absentee in-person voting at the County Clerk Annex. (NMSA 1978, § 1-6-5.7(A)) 

Seventh Campaign Disclosure Statement Due. Seventh campaign disclosure statement due at the City Clerk’s office by 5:00pm. (City Charter Article XIII, § 4)

Eighth Campaign Disclosure Statement Due. Eighth campaign disclosure statement due at the City Clerk’s office by 5:00pm. (City Charter Article XIII, § 4)

Early Voting.  First day for in person early voting on voting machine at the County Clerk’s Office and other early voting sites. (NMSA 1978, § 1-6-5.7(B))

Ninth Campaign Disclosure Statement Due. Ninth campaign disclosure statement due at the City Clerk’s office by 5:00pm (City Charter Article XIII, § 4)

Tenth Campaign Disclosure Statement Due. Tenth campaign disclosure statement due at the City Clerk’s office by 5:00pm. (City Charter Article XIII, § 4)

Supplemental Financial Reports. Any contribution or pledge to contribute $500 or more shall be reported to the City Clerk within 24 hours. (City Charter Article XIII, § 4)

Last day for early voting and in-person absentee (NMSA 1978, § 1-6-5.7(A).

ELECTION DAY Polls Open at 7:00am. and close at 7:00pm. (NMSA 1978, § 1-22-3(A))

7:00 p.m. Polls Close.  Any voter in line waiting to vote may vote. (NMSA 1978, § 1-12-26)

Biannual Disclosure Statement due by 5:00pm for elected officials reporting all contributions and expenditures made and contributions received on or before the first Monday in November, and not previously reported. (City Charter Article XIII, §,4)

**In an election year, rather than filing biannual disclosure statements, reporting individuals who are candidates for office shall file campaign disclosure statements.

Political Signs Last day to take down political signs, except for runoff candidates. (ROA 1994, § 14-16-5-12(I))

Return unspent Regular Election Public funds
Deadline for Participating Candidates to pay City Clerk all unspent or unencumbered funds received from the Open and Ethical Elections Fund and any Seed money from the regular election. (City Charter Article XVI, § 8(C))

Eleventh Campaign Disclosure Statement Due. Eleventh campaign disclosure statement due at the City Clerk’s office by 5:00pm. (City Charter Article XIII, § 4)

Twelfth Campaign Disclosure Statement Due. Twelfth campaign disclosure statement due at the City Clerk’s office by 5:00pm. (City Charter Article XIII, § 4)