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Albuquerque's 2025 Mayoral Runoff: Keller vs. White Showdown

12/9/2025

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Albuquerque will hold a December 9, 2025 mayoral runoff between Mayor Tim Keller (D) and former Sheriff Darren White (R).
Keller led with 36% on November 5, 2025, while White had 31%.
The race centers on public safety and housing amid rising crime and homelessness, seen by the Democratic Party as a referendum on U.S. President Donald Trump's presidency.

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Story summary

Albuquerque will hold a December 9, 2025 mayoral runoff between Mayor Tim Keller (D) and former Sheriff Darren White (R).
Keller led with 36% on November 5, 2025, while White had 31%.
The race centers on public safety and housing amid rising crime and homelessness, seen by the Democratic Party as a referendum on U.S. President Donald Trump's presidency.