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Below are sample ballots for the June 3 primary election in Bernalillo County.
Actual ballots will differ according to which districts and counties voters live in, including districts for the U.S. House, the state Public Regulation Commission, the Legislature and county government offices.
For a list of all N.M. county clerks click here.
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JOURNAL'S VOTER GUIDE
For New Mexico's Tuesday, June 3, Primary Election
Welcome to the Albuquerque Journal's online Voter Guide.
Here you can find all of the Journal's reporting on 2008 election issues and candidates, starting with stories and candidate profiles for contested seats in the June 3 primary election.
The guide includes links to other Web sites that can tell you what's on the ballot in your area, help you find out where to vote and provide answers to other election questions.
The Voter Guide is developing as the election season progresses and stories are published.
U.S. Senate: Wilson Says She Can Win in Nov.
By Michael Coleman / Journal Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON -- Rep. Heather Wilson has proven she can defeat Democrats on Election Day. Whether she can beat a fellow Republican remains to be seen.U.S. Senate: Pearce Stresses Business Record
By Michael Coleman / Journal Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON -- Rep. Steve Pearce left his successful oilfield company behind when he won a seat in Congress six years ago, but says he still approaches his job like a business.1st Congressional District: Wilson's Seat Lures 6 Hopefuls
By Leslie Linthicum / Journal Staff Writer
It was expected to be another predictable episode of "Fill-In-The-Name Democrat Tries To Knock Off Republican Heather Wilson."
- 1st Congressional District Candidate Bios and Q&As
- Martin Heinrich Was Inspired by Loss of a Leader
- Life Rooted in Public Service, Michelle Lujan Grisham Says
- Legal Work Prepared Robert Pidcock To Make Laws
- Controversies Roll Off Ex-Secretary of State Rebecca Vigil-Giron
- Status Quo Doesn't Satisfy State Senator Joe Carraro
- Sheriff Darren White's Interactions Every Day 'Invaluable'
- May 7 District 1 & 3 Forum: West Siders Hear Ideas of Hopefuls
- May 8 Forum: District 1 Focuses on Health Care
2nd Congressional District: Five Aiming To Keep Seat in Party's Hands
2nd Congressional District: Two Seeking To End GOP's Hold on Seat
By Rene Romo / Journal Southern Bureau
LAS CRUCES Rep. Steve Pearce's bid for the Senate seat opening up because of the retirement of Sen. Pete Domenici created a vacuum that five Republican candidates rushed in to fill.
By Rene Romo / Journal Southern Bureau
LAS CRUCES The two candidates vying for the Democratic nomination in the 2nd Congressional District share an ambition to break the Republican Party's nearly three-decade-long hold on the southern New Mexico seat.
- 2nd Congressional District Democratic Candidate Bios and Q&As
- May 13 story: Two Candidates Use Personal Funding
3rd Congressional District: With 6 Dems, Race for 3rd Dist. Is Open
By Raam Wong / Journal Northern Bureau
Tom Udall's name won't be on the ballot for the Third Congressional District primary next month, but the names of Democratic candidates singing his praises will be.
- 3rd Congressional District Democratic Candidates
- 3rd Congressional District Republican Candidate Bios and Q&As
- Independents Give Voters More Choices
- May 9 Forum: 3rd Congressional Dist. Hopefuls Field Questions
- May 13 story: Two Candidates Use Personal Funding
- May 15 story: Lujan Gets Big Boost
3rd Congressional District: GOP Hopefuls Confident
By Kiera Hay / Journal Northern Bureau
New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District may skew Democratic, but that hasn't stopped its two Republican candidates from believing they have the crossover appeal and negotiation skills to please voters across the board.
- 3rd Congressional District Republican Candidates
- 3rd Congressional District Republican Candidate Bios and Q&As
- Independents Give Voters More Choices
- May 9 Forum: 3rd Congressional Dist. Hopefuls Field Questions
- May 13 story: Domenici Endorses Ex-Aide for Congress
N.M. Senate District 9: Two GOP Hopefuls Face Off
By Rosalie Rayburn / Journal Staff Writer
The two Republicans who will face off in the June 3 primary race for Senate District 9 share priorities for their districts such as support for flood control measures, improving schools and public safety.N.M. Senate District 10: Quality of Life Tops GOP Priorities
Journal Staff Report
Republican candidates for the District 10 state Senate seat say improving the quality of life in the area they seek to represent is a priority.N.M. Senate District 11: Dems Vying For South Valley Seat
By / Journal Staff Report
Two Democrats are vying for the chance to represent Senate District 11, which encompasses much of the South Valley and Southwest Mesa.N.M. Senate District 13: Feldman Seeking 4th Term
Journal Staff Report
The race for the state Senate District 13 seat on the Democratic side pits incumbent Sen. Dede Feldman against Carlos Cordova.N.M. Senate District 14: Veteran Politicos Compete
By Juan-Carlos Rodriguez / Journal Staff Writer
Two veteran politicians will duke it out in the Democratic primary race for the South Valley's District 14 Senate seat.N.M. Senate District 15: Hopefuls' Agendas Include Crime
By Sean Olson / Journal Staff Writer
New Mexico's Senate District 15 has as much diversity in wealth as it does issues.N.M. Senate District 17: Candidates Differ on District
By Sean Olson / Journal Staff Writer
In what candidates say is one of the most diverse districts in the state, Democratic primary contenders are offering different viewpoints on how to help residents in southeast Albuquerque.
- N.M. Senate District 17 Candidate Bios and Q&As
- Veteran Lawmaker Fails To Disclose Violations on Questionaire
N.M. Senate District 22: 3 Experienced Democrats Challenge Appointed Senator
Journal Staff Report
Economic development, access to health care, tackling "energy needs," improving public safety, transportation and management of natural resources are among the things that top the to-do list of Democratic Party candidates running for State Senate in District 22. (This story includes a bio and Q&A for each candidate)House District 13: 11th-Term Rep. Challenged
By Jeff Proctor / Journal Staff Writer
The race for the state House of Representatives District 13 seat on the Democratic side comes down to an incumbent seeking his 12th term and a political newcomer.House District 14: Opponents Familiar to Race
Journal Staff Report
A young challenger is taking on an established incumbent for the second time in the District 14 state House of Representatives primary race.House District 22: Schools Major Concern for District 22
By Sean Olson / Journal Staff Writer
Education is tops among issues for New Mexico House District 22 Republican candidates.House District 44: Education, Economy Top Dems' Agendas
By Rosalie Rayburn / Journal Staff Writer
Improving education and building a stronger, more diverse economy are priorities for the two Democratic candidates in the primary race for the House District 44 seat. (This story includes a bio and Q&A for each candidate)Bernalillo County Commission District 2: Córdova Faces 2 Dems for Seat
By Juan-Carlos Rodriguez / Journal Staff Writer
Three Democrats are fighting for the District 2 Bernalillo County Commission seat that covers the wide area from Tóhajiilee to Mountain View.Bernalillo County Commission District 4: Growth a Top Concern for District 4 Hopefuls
By Dan McKay / Journal Staff Writer
It's a district that stretches from Albuquerque's far Northeast Heights to the West Side.Public Regulation Commission: New Members Will Face Many Issues as State Develops
By Jack King / Journal Staff Writer
SANTA FE -- One of the challenges facing N.M. Public Regulation Commission members is the sheer number of industries and entities they regulate.Bernalillo County Clerk: Primary Will Be County Clerk's 1st Election
By Dan McKay / Journal Staff Writer
Bernalillo County Clerk Maggie Toulouse Oliver has been on the job for 16 months, but her first test before voters comes June 3.Santa Fe County Clerk: Espinoza Faces Newcomer
By John Arnold / For The Journal
The way Santa Fe County Clerk Valerie Espinoza sees it, business is booming in her office.Metro Court Judge, Division 6: Judicial Race Topsy-Turvy
By Joline Gutierrez Krueger / Journal Staff Writer
Bubbling quietly at the bottom of the ballot is a judicial race that has more twists and turns than a "Law and Order" episode.Metro Court Judge, Division 10: Candidates Battle Indifference
By Joline Gutierrez Krueger / Journal Staff Writer
When Clyde DeMersseman ascended to the Metro Court bench the first time, he likely never guessed how brief his tenure was going to be behind the black robe.