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Albuquerque Votes in Mayoral Runoff Between Keller and White

Analysts say turnout will decide a tight contest.

Overview

  • Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 50 voting sites citywide, with polls closing at 7 p.m. Mountain Time.
  • The officially nonpartisan race features Democratic-aligned incumbent Tim Keller seeking a third term against Republican Darren White.
  • Public safety and homelessness dominate the campaign messages, with sharp contrasts on crime enforcement and handling homeless encampments.
  • Early voting reached 83,008 ballots as of Dec. 8, including 44,030 Democrats and 26,298 Republicans, with independents lagging, according to KOAT.
  • Third-place finisher Alex Uballez won about 19% in November and urged supporters to block White, a group analysts say could sway the outcome.