[2] However, "although the election is nonpartisan, a candidate’s political affiliation obviously can play a role in the campaign.

"[1] In order to appear on the ballot, a candidate must collect 3,000 signatures from Albuquerque registered voters and submit them to the city clerk's office.

[3] The maximum allowed campaign contribution that may be given to a candidate is $5,193 per person or company, which is 5% of the mayor's salary.

[4] Alongside the mayoral election, five seats of the city council were up for re-election.

The 5th district seat was vacated by Dan Lewis, who ran for mayor.