League of Women Voters of Central New Mexico
Election & Voting Information
(Updated 2/15/2013)
(Updated 2/15/2013)
Several elections have been scheduled for 2013 in the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County area this year. Most of these elections have, unfortunately, very low voter turnout. On the other hand, this means that YOUR vote really counts! For the latest information, check with your county clerk and municipal websites. The following are the elections that we are currently aware of:
A mail-in-only election to amend the city's election process is currently underway in the city of Albuquerque. You should have received your ballot by now, if you are a registered voter. There is one question on the ballot:
Shall the City of Albuquerque change the election process for Mayor and City Council currently contained in the City of Albuquerque City Charter? The amendment modifies sections 7 and 8 of Article II, Elections, modifying the current election process for mayoral and councilor positions to require 50% rather than the current 40%. Currently, candidates for Mayor or City Council are elected if they receive the largest number of votes cast for the office and at least 40% of the total number of votes. If no candidate receives 40% of the vote, the City has to hold a runoff election. The ballot question proposes increasing the 40% of the vote requirement to 50%.
You should receive your mail-in ballot no later than Feb 19, Tuesday. If you do not get a ballot by then, contact the Office of the City Clerk, (505) 924-3650 or cityclerk at cabq dot gov. If you receive a ballot for someone who no longer resides at that address, please mark the outer envelope "RETURN TO SENDER" and put it in the mail.
When you vote, be sure to follow ALL the instructions on the outer and inner envelopes, to ensure that your vote is counted. Ballots must be delivered to the City Clerk's office no later than 7pm on Tuesday, March 11! Being postmarked before this date is not adequate.
Local elections will be held in some cities, towns and village councils
Voters will choose Directors for the Board from districts 3, 4, 6, and 7.
Voters will choose City Council members for new districts 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, and 9. $110,000,000 in bonds for city projects, including construction and maintenance, will also be on the ballot.