2025 Albuquerque mayoral election

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2025 Albuquerque mayoral election
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Candidate Tim Keller Darren White Alex Uballez
First round46,991
35.6%		40,783
30.9%		24,718
18.7%
Runoff TBDTBDEliminated
 
CandidateLouie SanchezMayling Armijo
First round8,551
6.5%		7,532
5.7%
Runoff EliminatedEliminated
Mayor before election

Tim Keller
Democratic

Elected Mayor

TBD

The 2025 Albuquerque mayoral election was held on November 4, 2025, to elect the mayor of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The first round of voting saw Democratic Party incumbent Tim Keller win a plurality of the vote but failing to win over 50%, triggering a second round contest between him and Republican candidate Darren White. [1]

Contents

Background

Incumbent mayor Tim Keller ran for re-election to a third term in office. [2]

After the petition deadline on June 20, seven candidates met the 3,000 signature threshold, with Keller, Eddie Varela, and Alex Uballez leading in signatures gathered. [3]

Since no candidate reached 50% of the vote in the general election, a runoff election between the top two candidates will take place on December 9, 2025. [4]

General election

Candidates

Advanced to runoff

Eliminated in general

Disqualified

  • Alpana Adair, human resources professional (Independent) [11]
  • Adeo Herrick (Democratic) [12]
  • Patrick Sais, candidate for mayor in 2021 (Republican) [11]

Withdrawn

  • Brian Fejer (Independent) [11]
  • Daniel Chavez, parking company president [13] [a]

Endorsements

Darren White
Local officials

Debates

HostDate & timeLink(s)Participants
Darren White (R)Tim Keller (D)Alex Uballez (D)Louie Sanchez (D)Eddie Varela (R)Mayling Armijo (D)
KOAT7 October 15, 2025 [26] PPPPNN

Polling

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		Sample
size [b] 		Margin
of error		Tim
Keller		Darren
White		Louie
Sanchez		Alexander
Uballez		Eddie
Varela		Mayling
Armijo		Daniel
Chavez		Undecided
Research & Polling Inc. [27] [A] September 26, 2025514 (LV)± 4.3%29%16%6%6%2%——37%
Rival Strategy Group (R) [28] [B] July 8–12, 2025529 (LV)± 4.2%32%—————37%31%
33%—40%————27%
38%43%—————19%
27%————37%—35%
33%———34%——33%
25%——39%———36%

Results

2025 Albuquerque mayoral election [29]
CandidateVotes%
Tim Keller (incumbent)46,99135.55%
Darren White 40,78330.85%
Alex Uballez 24,71818.70%
Louie Sanchez8,5516.47%
Mayling Armijo7,5325.70%
Eddie Varela2,2491.70%
Daniel Chavez1,3541.02%
Total votes132,178 100.00

Runoff election

Polling

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		Sample
size [b] 		Margin
of error		Tim
Keller		Darren
White		Undecided
GBAO (D) [30] [C] October 16–19, 2025400 (LV)± 4.9%45%38%17%

Results

2025 Albuquerque mayoral runoff election [32]
CandidateVotes%
Tim Keller (incumbent)
Darren White

Notes

  1. ↑ Chavez withdrew in September 2025 and remained on the ballot.
  2. 1 2 Key:
    A – all adults
    RV – registered voters
    LV – likely voters
    V – unclear
Partisan clients
  1. ↑ Poll commissioned by the Albuquerque Journal
  2. ↑ Poll commissioned by the New Mexico Business Coalition
  3. ↑ Poll sponsored by Ascend ABQ PAC, which supports Keller [31]

References

  1. ↑ Towne, Robert (November 4, 2025). "Decision 2025: Metro area election results". KOB.com. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
  2. ↑ Cook, Cathy (August 30, 2024). "Albuquerque mayor planning to run for a third term". Albuquerque Journal .
  3. ↑ Writer, Justin Garcia / Journal Staff (June 20, 2025). "It's official! Keller, six challengers in the running for Albuquerque mayor". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Section 8. RUNOFF ELECTIONS". American Legal Publishing. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
  5. ↑ Fjeld, Jonathan (March 13, 2025). "Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller formally announces reelection bid". KOB . Retrieved March 14, 2025.
  6. ↑ Fjeld, Jonathan (March 6, 2025). "Darren White to run for Albuquerque mayor". KOB . Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  7. ↑ Fjeld, Jonathan (February 5, 2025). "Albuquerque mayoral race begins to take shape". KOB . Retrieved February 5, 2025.
  8. ↑ Garcia, Justin (April 8, 2025). "Councillor Louie Sanchez announces run for Albuquerque Mayor". Albuquerque Journal . Retrieved April 9, 2025.
  9. ↑ Writer, Justin Garcia / Journal Staff (April 18, 2025). "Alexander Uballez, former US Attorney, announces run for Albuquerque mayor". Albuquerque Journal.
  10. ↑ Alcala Bach, Noah (February 7, 2025). "Who's running for Albuquerque mayor? Here's what we know". Albuquerque Journal . Retrieved February 10, 2025.
  11. 1 2 3 Garcia, Justin (April 19, 2025). "Nine candidates have filed to run for Albuquerque mayor". Albuquerque Journal.
  12. ↑ "2025 Candidates and Committees". City of Albuquerque. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
  13. ↑ ABQ, City Desk (September 30, 2025). "Daniel Chavez ends mayoral bid following staffer accusation, plummeting polls". City Desk ABQ.
  14. 1 2 3 "iVoterGuide". Tim Keller on iVoterGuide. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Teamsters Local 492 is proud to endorse Mayor Tim Keller for Mayor of Albuquerque". Teamsters Local 492 on Facebook. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  16. 1 2 "Endorsements for Tim Keller - New Mexico Nonpartisan Candidate". Blue Voter Guide. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  17. ↑ "2026 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Endorsements". International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 611. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  18. ↑ "SMART Local 49 is proud to endorse Mayor Tim Keller". SMART 49 on Facebook. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  19. ↑ "2025 Endorsed Candidates, Planned Parenthood Votes New Mexico". Planned Parenthood Votes NM.
  20. ↑ "CVNM Announces Endorsements of Pro-Climate and Pro-Democracy Candidates In Albuquerque Municipal Election – Conservation Voters New Mexico". Conservation Voters New Mexico. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  21. ↑ "Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Endorses Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller for Re-Election". Everytown for Gun Safety. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  22. ↑ "NALAF Endorsement". NALAF on Instagram. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
  23. ↑ "Endorsements for Alexander Uballez - New Mexico Nonpartisan Candidate". Blue Voter Guide. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  24. ↑ "Working Families Party Endorsement". Working Families Party on Instagram. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
  25. 1 2 3 "Darren White on iVoterGuide". iVoterGuide. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  26. ↑ "Albuquerque Mayoral Debate". KOAT-TV .
  27. ↑ Boyd, Dan (September 28, 2025). "Journal Poll: Tim Keller holds lead in Albuquerque mayoral race but many voters still undecided". Albuquerque Journal.
  28. ↑ "Poll" (PDF). Nmbizcoalition.
  29. ↑ "Mayoral election in Albuquerque, New Mexico (2025)". Ballotpedia.
  30. ↑ Monahan, Joe (November 5, 2025). "Keller Takes First But White Keeps It Close; Duo To Meet In Mayoral Runoff December 9; Uballez Places Third, Plus: Council Outcomes Incuding An Upset; Betzen Wins Big In APS School Board Race; In Santa Fe Councilor Garcia Will Be Next Mayor". New Mexico Politics with Joe Monahan. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
  31. ↑ Jones, Jesse (September 23, 2025). "PACs pour $375k into Albuquerque elections, skirting campaign limits". City Desk ABQ. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
  32. ↑ "Mayoral election in Albuquerque, New Mexico (2025)". Ballotpedia.
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