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Municipal elections in Bernalillo County, New Mexico (2024)

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2024 Bernalillo County elections
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Election dates
Filing deadline: March 12, 2024 & June 27, 2024
Primary election: June 4, 2024
General election: November 5, 2024
Election stats
Offices up: Clerk, treasurer, county commissioners, district attorney, and metropolitan court judge
Total seats up: 23
Election type: Partisan and nonpartisan
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Bernalillo County, New Mexico, held general elections for clerk, treasurer, county commissioners, district attorney, and metropolitan court judge on November 5, 2024. A primary was scheduled for June 4, 2024. The filing deadline for this election was March 12, 2024. The filing deadline for judicial retention races was June 27, 2024.

Elections

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Candidates and results

Offices up for election in 2024:

County clerk

General election

General election for Bernalillo County Clerk

Michelle Kavanaugh defeated Clay Pryor in the general election for Bernalillo County Clerk on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Michelle Kavanaugh (D) Candidate Connection
 
60.2
 
176,191
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Clay Pryor (R) Candidate Connection
 
39.8
 
116,539

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 292,730
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Bernalillo County Clerk

Michelle Kavanaugh defeated Karen Montoya in the Democratic primary for Bernalillo County Clerk on June 4, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
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60.1
 
27,260
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Karen Montoya Candidate Connection
 
39.9
 
18,126

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 45,386
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Bernalillo County Clerk

Clay Pryor defeated Robert Kwasny in the Republican primary for Bernalillo County Clerk on June 4, 2024.

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%
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Clay Pryor Candidate Connection
 
67.2
 
14,259
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Robert Kwasny Candidate Connection
 
32.8
 
6,944

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 21,203
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County treasurer

General election

General election for Bernalillo County Treasurer

Tim Eichenberg defeated Lelan Morrison in the general election for Bernalillo County Treasurer on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Tim Eichenberg
Tim Eichenberg (D)
 
60.1
 
175,328
Image of Lelan Morrison
Lelan Morrison (R)
 
39.9
 
116,566

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 291,894
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Bernalillo County Treasurer

Tim Eichenberg defeated Kenneth Scott Jr. in the Democratic primary for Bernalillo County Treasurer on June 4, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Tim Eichenberg
 
66.7
 
29,966
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Kenneth Scott Jr. Candidate Connection
 
33.3
 
14,935

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 44,901
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Bernalillo County Treasurer

Lelan Morrison advanced from the Republican primary for Bernalillo County Treasurer on June 4, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Lelan Morrison
Lelan Morrison
 
100.0
 
19,895

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 19,895
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District attorney

General election

General election for Bernalillo County District Attorney

Incumbent Sam Bregman won election in the general election for Bernalillo County District Attorney on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Sam Bregman (D)
 
100.0
 
214,688

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 214,688
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Bernalillo County District Attorney

Incumbent Sam Bregman defeated Damon Martinez in the Democratic primary for Bernalillo County District Attorney on June 4, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Sam Bregman
 
56.3
 
26,327
Image of Damon Martinez
Damon Martinez
 
43.7
 
20,456

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 46,783
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

County commission

General

Bernalillo County Commission general election, 2024
  • Incumbents are marked with an (i) after their name.
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Office Democratic Party Democratic Republican Party Republican Other
District 2

Green check mark transparent.pngFrank Baca

Mary Ingham

District 3

Green check mark transparent.pngAdriann Barboa (i)

Rene Coronado  Candidate Connection

District 4

Green check mark transparent.pngWalt Benson (i)

Primary

Bernalillo County Commission primary, 2024
  • Incumbents are marked with an (i) after their name.
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Office Democratic Party Democratic Republican Party Republican Other
District 2

Green check mark transparent.pngFrank Baca
William Walker

Green check mark transparent.pngMary Ingham

District 3

Green check mark transparent.pngAdriann Barboa (i)
Laura Nasaria Chavez
Robert Padilla

Green check mark transparent.pngRene Coronado  Candidate Connection

District 4

The Democratic primary was canceled.

Green check mark transparent.pngWalt Benson (i)


Judicial offices

Second Judicial District Court

Divison III

New Mexico 2nd Judicial District Court Division III

Brett Loveless was retained to Division III of the New Mexico 2nd Judicial District Court on November 5, 2024 with 66.6% of the vote.

Retention
 Vote
%
Votes
✔
Yes
 
66.6
 
 156,657
No
 
33.4
 
 78,617
Total Votes
 235,274

It has been certified. Source

Divison VI

New Mexico 2nd Judicial District Court Division VI

Daniel E. Ramczyk was retained to Division VI of the New Mexico 2nd Judicial District Court on November 5, 2024 with 64.9% of the vote.

Retention
 Vote
%
Votes
✔
Yes
 
64.9
 
 151,511
No
 
35.1
 
 82,010
Total Votes
 233,521

It has been certified. Source

Divison IX

New Mexico 2nd Judicial District Court Division IX

Cindy Leos was retained to Division IX of the New Mexico 2nd Judicial District Court on November 5, 2024 with 65.6% of the vote.

Retention
 Vote
%
Votes
✔
Yes
 
65.6
 
 153,195
No
 
34.4
 
 80,464
Total Votes
 233,659

It has been certified. Source

Divison XII

New Mexico 2nd Judicial District Court Division XII

Elaine P. Lujan was retained to Division XII of the New Mexico 2nd Judicial District Court on November 5, 2024 with 64.2% of the vote.

Retention
 Vote
%
Votes
✔
Yes
 
64.2
 
 149,124
No
 
35.8
 
 83,092
Total Votes
 232,216

It has been certified. Source

Divison XV

New Mexico 2nd Judicial District Court Division XV

Courtney Bryn Weaks was retained to Division XV of the New Mexico 2nd Judicial District Court on November 5, 2024 with 61.5% of the vote.

Retention
 Vote
%
Votes
✔
Yes
 
61.5
 
 142,918
No
 
38.5
 
 89,371
Total Votes
 232,289

It has been certified. Source

Divison XVIII

New Mexico 2nd Judicial District Court Division XVIII

Denise Barela-Shepherd was retained to Division XVIII of the New Mexico 2nd Judicial District Court on November 5, 2024 with 68.1% of the vote.

Retention
 Vote
%
Votes
✔
Yes
 
68.1
 
 158,687
No
 
31.9
 
 74,306
Total Votes
 232,993

It has been certified. Source

Divison XXI

New Mexico 2nd Judicial District Court Division XXI

Emet Rudolfo was retained to Division XXI of the New Mexico 2nd Judicial District Court on November 5, 2024 with 59.9% of the vote.

Retention
 Vote
%
Votes
✔
Yes
 
59.9
 
 138,290
No
 
40.1
 
 92,524
Total Votes
 230,814

It has been certified. Source

Divison XXVII

New Mexico 2nd Judicial District Court Division XXVII

Victor S. Lopez was retained to Division XXVII of the New Mexico 2nd Judicial District Court on November 5, 2024 with 60.3% of the vote.

Retention
 Vote
%
Votes
✔
Yes
 
60.3
 
 139,613
No
 
39.7
 
 92,081
Total Votes
 231,694

It has been certified. Source

Divison XXX

New Mexico 2nd Judicial District Court Division XXX

David Murphy was retained to Division XXX of the New Mexico 2nd Judicial District Court on November 5, 2024 with 64.2% of the vote.

Retention
 Vote
%
Votes
✔
Yes
 
64.2
 
 147,339
No
 
35.8
 
 82,316
Total Votes
 229,655

It has been certified. Source


New Mexico Bernalillo Metropolitan Court (partisan race)

General election

General election for Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court Division XI

Incumbent Shonnetta Estrada won election in the general election for Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court Division XI on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Shonnetta Estrada (D)
 
100.0
 
192,480

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Total votes: 192,480
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court Division XI

Incumbent Shonnetta Estrada advanced from the Democratic primary for Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court Division XI on June 4, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Shonnetta Estrada
 
100.0
 
41,093

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 41,093
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New Mexico Bernalillo Metropolitan Court (retention races)

Division I

Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court Division I

Asra Elliott was retained to Division I of the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court on November 5, 2024 with 61.1% of the vote.

Retention
 Vote
%
Votes
✔
Yes
 
61.1
 
 140,702
No
 
38.9
 
 89,466
Total Votes
 230,168

It has been certified. Source

Division III

Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court Division III

Renee Torres was retained to Division III of the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court on November 5, 2024 with 63.1% of the vote.

Retention
 Vote
%
Votes
✔
Yes
 
63.1
 
 146,557
No
 
36.9
 
 85,584
Total Votes
 232,141

It has been certified. Source

Division VII

Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court Division VII

Rosemary Cosgrove-Aguilar was retained to Division VII of the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court on November 5, 2024 with 63.3% of the vote.

Retention
 Vote
%
Votes
✔
Yes
 
63.3
 
 146,703
No
 
36.7
 
 84,923
Total Votes
 231,626

It has been certified. Source

Division IX

Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court Division IX

Yvette K. Gonzalez was retained to Division IX of the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court on November 5, 2024 with 65.9% of the vote.

Retention
 Vote
%
Votes
✔
Yes
 
65.9
 
 152,827
No
 
34.1
 
 79,053
Total Votes
 231,880

It has been certified. Source

Division XIII

Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court Division XIII

Michelle Castillo Dowler was retained to Division XIII of the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court on November 5, 2024 with 65.5% of the vote.

Retention
 Vote
%
Votes
✔
Yes
 
65.5
 
 151,510
No
 
34.5
 
 79,691
Total Votes
 231,201

It has been certified. Source

Division XV

Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court Division XV

Felicia Blea-Rivera was retained to Division XV of the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court on November 5, 2024 with 65.6% of the vote.

Retention
 Vote
%
Votes
✔
Yes
 
65.6
 
 151,770
No
 
34.4
 
 79,467
Total Votes
 231,237

It has been certified. Source

Division XVII

Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court Division XVII

Nina Safier was retained to Division XVII of the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court on November 5, 2024 with 64.8% of the vote.

Retention
 Vote
%
Votes
✔
Yes
 
64.8
 
 149,226
No
 
35.2
 
 80,955
Total Votes
 230,181

It has been certified. Source


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About the county

See also: Bernalillo County, New Mexico

The county government of Bernalillo County is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The county was first established in 1852 as one of the original counties in the New Mexico Territory. It covers a total of 1,167 square miles in central New Mexico. As of 2020, its population was 676,444.

County government

See also: Government of Bernalillo County, New Mexico

Bernalillo County has five commissioners who are elected by district to four-year terms with a limit of two terms in office.[1] Additionally, residents of Bernalillo County elect an assessor, clerk, probate judge, sheriff, and treasurer.

Demographics

The following table displays demographic data provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Demographic Data for Bernalillo County, New Mexico
Bernalillo County New Mexico
Population 676,444 2,117,522
Land area (sq mi) 1,161 121,312
Race and ethnicity**
White 70.2% 70%
Black/African American 2.8% 2.1%
Asian 2.7% 1.6%
Native American 4.7% 9.3%
Pacific Islander 0.1% 0.1%
Other (single race) 10.3% 8.8%
Multiple 9.3% 8.1%
Hispanic/Latino 50.3% 49.2%
Education
High school graduation rate 90% 86.5%
College graduation rate 35.3% 28.1%
Income
Median household income $54,308 $51,243
Persons below poverty level 15.9% 18.6%
Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2020). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2015-2020).
**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.


See also

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ Bernalillo County, "Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners," accessed August 2, 2016
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