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Mayor Keller Secures Third Term Amid Crime Challenge

12/11/2025

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Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller won a third consecutive term with 58% of the vote to Republican Darren White's 42%.
Keller described his victory as a mandate and a challenge to address crime and homelessness.
Stephanie Telles won in District 1, shifting the city council's balance from conservative to liberal.
District 3 remains too close to call.
Turnout was 35%, about 5,000 fewer than in November.

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Story summary

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller won a third consecutive term with 58% of the vote to Republican Darren White's 42%.
Keller described his victory as a mandate and a challenge to address crime and homelessness.
Stephanie Telles won in District 1, shifting the city council's balance from conservative to liberal.
District 3 remains too close to call.
Turnout was 35%, about 5,000 fewer than in November.