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Johnson said he’s open to running as a Republican again
In a Google Hangout, former New Mexico Governor and former Libertarian Presidential candidate Gary Johnson said he would be open to returning to the Republican Party. However, he said a run for Congress or Senate was not in the cards. The libertarian magazine Reason reported on Johnson’s comments. The chairman of The Our America Initiative was questioned about his own future in the political realm. “I’m not the guy” for Senate or Congress, Johnson insisted. He explained … Read entire article »
Filed under: Elections, Featured, National News
Board of Ethics sets Berry hearing date in June.
The City of Albuquerque’s Board of Ethics has scheduled a preliminary hearing date for June 27 to consider a campaign finance complaint filed by mayoral candidate Pete Dinelli’s campaign manager earlier this month. Idalia Lechuga-Tena has alleged incumbent Mayor Richard Berry’s campaign violated city campaign finance rules when it collected donations from business owners who have contracts with the administration. New Mexico Telegram received a copy of the letter sent to the mayor yesterday by City Clerk … Read entire article »
Filed under: Albuquerque Elections, Elections, Local
Poll: Berry has large lead in ABQ mayor race (updated)
Incumbent mayor Richard Berry starts out the campaign for Albuquerque mayor with a large lead according to a poll by SurveyUSA for KOB. The video of the KOB report is available at the bottom of this post. The Survey/USA crosstabs are available here. The poll commissioned by the newspaper showed that Berry has the support of 59 percent of likely Albuquerque voters support Berry’s reelection bid while 17 percent prefer former Albuquerque city councilor Pete Dinelli and … Read entire article »
Filed under: Albuquerque Elections, Featured
Ethics complaint over Berry contributions moves forward
An ethics complaint over campaign contributions received by Mayor Richard Berry has taken another step forward. The city Board of Ethics will hear the complaint after a Review Committee of the City of Albuquerque Board of Ethics and Campaign Practices ruled there was enough evidence to go to the full Board. The move was announced by the campaign of Pete Dinelli. At issue is if Berry’s campaign received donations from city contractors. The city charter forbids municipal candidates … Read entire article »
Filed under: Albuquerque Elections, Elections, Featured
New Mexico gets failing grade in campaign finance disclosure study
The National Institute on Money in Politics and the Center for Public Integrity gave New Mexico an “F” in campaign finance disclosure for independent groups that are increasingly becoming a big part of elections throughout the country. The study looked only at disclosure of spending, not at disclosure of donors to these groups. New Mexico was not alone — a majority of the states were given failing grades by the study. Only 15 states received an “A” … Read entire article »
GOP going after Balderas, Keller
Republicans are targeting two of the young, rising stars in the Democratic Party. The Washington D.C.-based Republican State Leadership Conference dipped its toe in attacking Hector Balderas. Balderas, the state Treasurer, Auditor is running for Attorney General. The RSLC is dedicated to electing Republicans in statewide races other than the governor’s race. The group started a website called “Breaking Balderas” which brought up an investigation by Attorney General Gary King into Balderas’ office. It attacks Balderas forlegal … Read entire article »
Filed under: Attorney General, Elections, Featured, Governor
Bushee running for mayor in Santa Fe
Santa Fe city councilor Patti Bushee announced on the Julia Goldberg Morning Show that she is running for mayor in Santa Fe. “Yes, I am going to run for mayor,” Bushee told Goldberg. “I am actually announcing today on your show.” This is the second time that Bushee is running for mayor. She previously ran in 2002, unsuccessfully. The full audio of the discussion is available online. You can download the mp3 here (right click to save). Just one … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured, Santa Fe Elections
Dinelli seeks intervener status in federal case over city contractor donations
Just one day after four plaintiffs filed a lawsuit in Federal District Court challenging the city’s campaign finance laws, Democrat Mayoral Candidate Pete Dinelli has decided to ask a judge to give him intervener status in the case. Dinelli says he thinks the election code which prohibits city contractors, owners and key employees, and business agents from making donations to municipal candidates is constitutional and says he wants to “preserve clean elections in Albuquerque.” Former City Councilor … Read entire article »
Filed under: Albuquerque Elections, Elections, Featured, Local
Updated: ABQ Mayor Race: Berry donors sue clerk over contribution ban
Four City of Albuquerque contractors are suing City Clerk Amy Bailey and the Board of Ethics in U.S. Federal District Court over an election law that prohibits them from donating money to municipal candidates’ campaigns. The legal complaint was filed on Monday and came after a series of ethics complaints were filed against Mayor Richard Berry’s re-election campaign when his April 15 finance report listed the contractors’ donations – estimated to be over $17,000. The business owners … Read entire article »
Filed under: Albuquerque Elections, Featured
Maestas looking at gubernatorial run
State Rep. Moe Maestas, D-Albuquerque is looking at running for governor — and is going to Louisville to a Democratic Governor’s Association meeting to discuss possible support. NM Telegram spoke to Maestas shortly after he landed in Kentucky. “My goal is to emphasize to the Democratic governors that New Mexico is in play,” Maestas told NM Telegram. He repeatedly said that New Mexico is a blue state and that a Democrat should be able to defeat Republican … Read entire article »
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