2013 Albuquerque mayoral election
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The 2013 Albuquerque mayoral election took place on October 4, 2013. This election was the first one to require a runoff election if no candidate received fifty percent of the vote. In past elections, a runoff was required if no candidate received forty percent of the vote, but in a March 11, 2013, special election, voters approved an amendment to the city charter raising the threshold.[1]
Incumbent Mayor Richard Berry, a Republican, ran for re-election to a second term. Though several high-profile candidates, including former Lieutenant Governor Diane Denish, City Councilor Ken Sanchez, and former First Lady of Albuquerque Margaret Aragón de Chávez considered running, all ultimately declined to. Berry's main opponent was former City Councilman Pete Dinelli, a Democrat who had served as the city's Chief Public Safety Officer. Berry ultimately won re-election in a landslide, receiving 68 percent of the vote to Dinelli's 29 percent.
General election
Candidates
- Richard Berry, incumbent Mayor (Republican)[2]
- Pete Dinelli, former Chief Public Safety Officer, former City Councilman, 1989 candidate for Mayor (Democratic)[3]
- Paul Heh, retired Albuquerque Police Department sergeant (Republican)[4]
Withdrawn
- Margaret Aragón de Chávez, educator, former First Lady of Albuquerque[5]
Declined
- Terry Brunner, USDA Rural Development New Mexico State Director[6]
- Diane Denish, former Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico, 2010 Democratic nominee for Governor[7]
- Ken Sanchez, City Councilor[8]
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Richard Berry |
Pete Dinelli |
Paul Heh |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SurveyUSA[9] | May 14–17, 2013 | 501 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 59% | 17% | 9% | 15% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Richard Berry (inc.) | 48,009 | 68.10% | |
| Nonpartisan | Pete Dinelli | 20,248 | 28.72% | |
| Nonpartisan | Paul Heh | 2,217 | 3.14% | |
| Write-in | 26 | 0.04% | ||
| Total votes | 70,500 | 100.00% | ||
Notes
- ^ Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
References
- ^ McKay, Dan (March 13, 2013). "Amendment to City Charter wins approval". Albuquerque Journal. Albuquerque, New Mexico. p. C1. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
- ^ "Albuquerque Mayor To Seek Second Term". KRWG. February 16, 2013. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
- ^ McKay, Dan (January 7, 2013). "Former City Official Eyes Mayoral Office". Albuquerque Journal. Albuquerque, New Mexico. p. A1. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
- ^ McKay, Dan (February 9, 2013). "Candidate One of 'Common People'". Albuquerque Journal. Albuquerque, New Mexico. p. A1. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
- ^ McKay, Dan (April 19, 2013). "Aragon de Chavez drops out of mayor's race". Albuquerque Journal. Albuquerque, New Mexico. Archived from the original on April 21, 2013. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
- ^ McKay, Dan (February 1, 2013). "Don't Expect Help From City Hall on New Wage Law". Albuquerque Journal. Albuquerque, New Mexico. p. C1, C2. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
- ^ Ramirez, Chris (March 1, 2013). "Denish announces she won't run for ABQ mayor". KOB Eyewitness News 4. Albuquerque, New Mexico. Archived from the original on May 10, 2013. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
- ^ McKay, Dan (March 1, 2013). "Incentives and tax breaks boost economy". Albuquerque Journal. Albuquerque, New Mexico. p. C1, C2. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
- ^ "Results of SurveyUSA Election Poll #20534". SurveyUSA. May 17, 2013. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
- ^ "CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE - REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION - CERTIFICATE OF CANVASS - October 8, 2013" (PDF). Albuquerque City Clerk. October 8, 2013. Retrieved July 26, 2025.