City councilor announces 2025 run for Albuquerque mayor
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — A city councilor announced his run for mayor on Tuesday, making him the sixth candidate to enter the race. City Councilor Louie Sanchez is launching a campaign his office says is based on 'restoring leadership, integrity, and progress to the city he has called home his entire life.'
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Sanchez currently represents District 1 in Albuquerque's Central West Side. He was elected to council in November of 2021. He has spent his life in District 1, with a law enforcement career spanning back to the late 80s.
'As a lifelong Democrat, born and raised in Albuquerque, a business owner, retired lawenforcement officer, and current City Council member,' said Sanchez. 'I am deeply driven and inspired to run for mayor because I believe in the power of our city and the promise of a brighter future for all.'
According to Sanchez's office, he holds strong concern over the current direction of the city with an emphasis on rising crime, economic challenges, homelessness and fentanyl. He says 'our city has become not only the most dangerous in the nation, but also one of the most difficult places to raise a family or run a business.'
The other mayoral candidates are: President of Parking Company America Daniel Chavez, former Bernalillo County Sheriff Darren White, retired firefighter Eddie Varela, former Sandoval County Deputy Manager Mayling Armijo, and current Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller.
Albuquerque's mayoral election is scheduled for Nov. 4, 2025.
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