Melani Farmer

Melani Farmer ran for election to the Albuquerque City Council to represent District 9 in New Mexico. Farmer did not appear on the ballot for the general election on November 4, 2025.

Elections

2025

See also: City elections in Albuquerque, New Mexico (2025)

General election

General election for Albuquerque City Council District 9

Incumbent Renee Grout defeated Colton Newman in the general election for Albuquerque City Council District 9 on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Renee Grout (Nonpartisan)	54.5	7,946
		Colton Newman (Nonpartisan)	45.5	6,625

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 14,571
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Anami Dass (Nonpartisan)
• Melani Farmer (Nonpartisan)
• Byron Powdrell (Nonpartisan)

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2025

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