Mayling Armijo
Mayling Armijo ran for election for Mayor of Albuquerque in New Mexico. She lost in the general election on November 4, 2025.
Armijo completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2025
See also: Mayoral election in Albuquerque, New Mexico (2025)
General runoff election
General runoff election for Mayor of Albuquerque
Incumbent Tim Keller defeated Darren White in the general runoff election for Mayor of Albuquerque on December 9, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Tim Keller (Nonpartisan) | 57.7 | 74,472 |
 | Darren White (Nonpartisan) | 42.3 | 54,564 | |
| Total votes: 129,036 | |||
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General election
General election for Mayor of Albuquerque
The following candidates ran in the general election for Mayor of Albuquerque on November 4, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tim Keller (Nonpartisan) | 35.7 | 47,911 |
| ✔ | | Darren White (Nonpartisan) | 30.6 | 41,137 |
 | Alexander Uballez (Nonpartisan) | 18.8 | 25,213 | |
 | Louie Sanchez (Nonpartisan) | 6.4 | 8,647 | |
 | Mayling Armijo (Nonpartisan) | 5.7 | 7,673 | |
 | Eddie Varela (Nonpartisan) | 1.7 | 2,280 | |
| Total votes: 134,227 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Patrick Sais (Nonpartisan)
- Alpana Adair (Nonpartisan)
- Brian Fejer (Nonpartisan)
- Daniel Chavez (Nonpartisan) (Unofficially withdrew)
- Adeo Herrick (Nonpartisan)
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Armijo in this election.
Campaign themes
2025
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Mayling Armijo completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Armijo's responses.
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My commitment to fighting for the people of Albuquerque comes from lived experience. I know the impacts of substance abuse, homelessness, and mass incarceration within my own family. These realities have shaped my passion for ensuring Albuquerque residents have the resources, opportunities, and strong leadership we deserve.
I believe in practical solutions. I have worked with leaders across the political spectrum, always with a focus on getting things done. My commitment has never been to partisan politics, but to economic development, public service, and community.
I’m running for Mayor because I’ve spent my entire career in service. My time in the United States Navy taught me discipline, responsibility, and the importance of protecting the people around me. Leadership means stepping up, making tough calls, and doing what’s right, even when it’s not easy. I proudly serve as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve, leading teams during operations and deployments both at home and abroad.
With 20 years of leadership experience across the private, public, and military sectors, I have dedicated my career to pushing for real progress.- Safer Streets Through Smarter Policing As a Navy veteran, I know what leadership and accountability mean. I will #CleanUpABQ by rebuilding trust between officers and the community, boosting recruitment and retention, hiring new leadership, and investing in crime prevention. Through community policing initiatives, neighborhood liaisons, and mental health crisis teams, I will make neighborhoods safer while strengthening connections between police and residents.
- Housing That Works for Albuquerque I believe we can be compassionate while being smart — nobody wins when people are on the streets. I will invest in housing solutions that restore dignity and provide support while keeping neighborhoods safe. My approach includes enforcing no-sleep zones near schools, parks, and transit, cracking down on criminal behavior, and developing mixed-income housing, transitional programs, and safe camping zones with essential services.
- Economic Opportunity for Everyone As former Economic Development Director, I brought in $1.4 billion in investment and created over 5,000 jobs. I will fix permitting delays, modernize City Hall, and make Albuquerque competitive for high-paying jobs in aerospace, energy, and manufacturing. My focus is on creating opportunities for working families and supporting small businesses so Albuquerque’s economy can grow for everyone.
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See also
2025 Elections
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