Rec Sports
Polls Are Open for the CABQ Runoff
Dec. 12, 2025
Bernalillo County – Polls are now open for the 2025 City of Albuquerque Runoff Election. Voters may cast a ballot at any of the 50 voting locations across the city from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. All eligible voters are encouraged to confirm their preferred voting location before heading out and to allow extra time in case of possible lines at busy sites.
“We want every voter to have a smooth experience today,” says Clerk Michelle S. Kavanaugh. “Take a moment this morning to confirm your voting location and make a plan. With fewer locations open for the runoff, planning ahead will help voters avoid surprises or frustration.”
Some Popular Locations Not Open Today
Many high school sites used during the November Regular Local Election are not open for the runoff. The only high school locations open today are:
- Manzano High School
- Sandia High School
- Rio Grande High School
A full list and map of all 50 open locations is available at BerncoClerk.gov.
Voters May Use Any Location
Voters may cast a ballot at any Election Day location in the city, regardless of where they live within Albuquerque. The Clerk’s Office encourages voters to:
- Review the list of 50 open locations at BerncoClerk.gov
- Identify an alternate location if their usual site is closed
- Allow additional time for possible lines at busy locations
Eligibility Reminder
Only voters who reside within the Albuquerque city limits are eligible to participate in the runoff. Voters in unincorporated areas of Bernalillo County will not receive a ballot for this municipal election. Voters can confirm their eligibility at NMVote.org.
Absentee Ballots Must Be Returned Today
Voters who still have an absentee ballot must return it by 7 p.m. tonight. Postmarks do not count.
Absentee ballots may be returned in two ways:
- Drop off the completed ballot at any Election Day voting location
- Use an official ballot drop box (locations listed at BerncoClerk.gov)
Please do not mail absentee ballots today as they will not arrive in time to be counted.
Official Results Website
Unofficial results will begin to post shortly after the polls close and the final in-person voter has cast a ballot.
The unofficial results will be posted at: https://results.bernco.gov/.
Results will update throughout the evening as ballots are processed and reported.
For all official election information, including voting locations and absentee ballot guidance, visit BerncoClerk.gov, call (505) 243-VOTE (8683), or email clerk@bernco.gov.
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About Bernalillo County
Bernalillo County is 1,160 square miles and is New Mexico’s most populous county with more than 676,000 residents. Bernalillo County government provides a wide range of public services to residents who live in Albuquerque, Los Ranchos and Tijeras with approximately 106,000 residents living in unincorporated areas of the county. Bernalillo County employs approximately 2,800 people and has an annual operating budget, capital investments and other funds of more than $1 billion. Elected officials include five county commissioners, assessor, clerk, probate judge, sheriff and treasurer