On November 4, 2025, voters in Albuquerque cast ballots for Mayor, City Council seats, and APS Board members.

What’s settled

In the Mayor’s Race, incumbent Tim Keller and challenger Darren White emerged as the top two finishers and will advance to a run‑off on December 9th.

Other top Mayoral Candidates such as Alexander Uballez, Mayling Armijo and Louie Sanchez did not advance. 

Albuquerque City Council Winners

These five council seats were on the ballot for the 2025‑2029 term. 

• District 1: Joshua Neal will face a runoff with Stephanie Telles 
• District 3: Incumbent Klarissa Peña will face a runoff with Teresa Garcia
• District 5: Incumbent Dan Lewis
• District 7: Incumbent Tammy Fiebelkorn
• District 9: Incumbent Renee Grout

Albuquerque Voters Approve $180M in Bonds Without Raising Taxes

Highlights include:

• $33M for parks & recreation projects like a new aquatic center, indoor sports complex, and pickleball pavilion
• $27M for community centers, senior services, and housing for the unhoused
• $10M for affordable workforce housing
• $6.7M for renewable energy upgrades and animal shelter improvements

Importantly, these bonds were approved without increasing the current property tax rate.

Albuquerque Public Schools Board Winners

• District 3: Rebecca Marie Betzen
• District 5: Joshua Martinez
• District 6: Margaret Warigia Bowman 
• District 7: Incumbent Courtney Jackson 

Albuquerque Public Schools $350M Bond Approved

Voters within APS approved infrastruction improvements to:

• Upgrade cooling systems at 20 campuses
• Build a new center for special needs students on the West Side
• Construct a facility to train students in skilled trades like plumbing, welding, and carpentry

The bond will be repaid using an already-approved mill levy, so there’s no impact on current property tax rates.

Why It Matters for Members

These offices—especially the Mayor, City Council, and APS Board—play key roles in decisions that impact growth policy, housing affordability, land use, education infrastructure, and community investment. Having clarity on the winners (and upcoming run‑offs) means GAAR can proactively engage with newly elected or continuing officials about real‑estate issues, zoning policy, and strategic community partnerships.

With the APS Board outcomes now visible, GAAR members have a clearer picture of who will influence educational infrastructure, district planning, and ultimately how neighborhood values and development might be impacted.

Run‑off Alert

The upcoming run‑off between Keller and White is crucial — only one will lead the city for the next term. The Election Run‑off is set for December 9, 2025.