Albuquerque voters head to the polls on November 4th, 2025 to elect the next Mayor and City Councilors for Districts 1, 3, 5, 7 & 9.
Municipal races are nonpartisan, the Mayor serves as the city’s chief executive, while the Council sets policy and the budget—making this election central to Albuquerque’s future direction.
Hear from the slate of candidates who will share their priorities and answer questions about issues that matter to property owners, housing, and the real estate community.
Meet ABQ Mayoral Candidates
Guest Moderator: Jessica Garate, KRQE Evening Anchor
Thursday, October 16th
9 - 11:00 am
GAAR Event Center
Candidates Attending
- Mayling Armijo, former Sandoval County Deputy Manager
- Tim Keller, Incumbent Mayor
- Louie Sanchez, Albuquerque City Councilor
- Alex Uballez, former U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico
- Eddie Varela, former Albuquerque Deputy Fire Chief and former Reserve City Councilor
- Darren White, former Bernalillo County Sheriff and CEO of PurLife
Topics Covered
- Hear each candidate’s vision for housing, growth, public safety, infrastructure, and economic development
- Understand how proposed policies could impact your clients and your business
- Get informed before you vote—and help your sphere make informed choices, too
Format
- Brief opening statements from each candidate
- Moderated Q&A on housing and community issues
- Lightning-round closing statements
Submit a Question
Have a topic you want covered? Send questions by Friday, October 10 to laurah@gaar.com. We’ll group similar submissions and aim to address as many as time allows.
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