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June 3, 2008 Primary Election

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.

  • Sample Democratic party ballot (PDF)

  • Sample Republican party ballot (PDF)

  • Find sample ballots for Bernalillo Co.

  • For the specific ballot for your area, contact your county clerk.

    For a list of all N.M. county clerks click here.



    What Was at Stake in N.M.'s Primary
      On Wed., June 4, the dust will finally start settling from a New Mexico political upheaval that began rumbling last fall. (June 1 story)


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  • State House Races (May 14)
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  • Bernalillo County Office
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    • Journal Polls

  • Obama Still Running Strong in Metro Area
  • 3rd District Voters Prefer Obama
  • Heinrich Polls Highest Among Four Contenders in District 1
  • Poll Gives Lujan Edge Over Wiviott for Dem House Nod
  • Poll: White Leaves Carraro in Dust
  • Poll Shows Pearce Ahead of Wilson



    • Key Primary Election Dates

  • May 6: Early voting begins at county clerks' offices. Absentee ballots start going out. Voter registration ends.

  • May 17: Additional early voting sites open

  • May 30: County clerks stop mailing out absentee ballots

  • May 31: Early voting ends

  • June 3: Primary election day - polls open from 7am to 7pm



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    • June 3 Primary Election Results

    Journal reporter Michael Coleman election night blog | Election day slideshow

    Statewide results | Results by county | NM State Senate results | NM State House results | Bernalillo County results



    Statewide results | Results by county | NM State Senate results | NM State House results | Bernalillo County results



    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.


    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."

    2nd Congressional District: Five Aiming To Keep Seat in Party's Hands
    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.

    2nd Congressional District: Two Seeking To End GOP's Hold on Seat
    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.

    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: 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.

    N.M. Senate District 6: Primary Winner Faces No GOP Opposition
    By Kathryn Holzka / For the Journal
      TAOS— The national political theme of experience versus the need for change is playing out in the state Senate District 6 Democratic primary.

    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
    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 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)

    House District 68: Ex-Rep. vs. Appointed Incumbent
    By John Arnold / For The Journal
      Economic issues, a residency dispute and a controversial former state lawmaker are all part of the Democratic primary in House District 68— a sprawling, rural legislative district that includes Colfax County and parts of Taos, Mora, San Miguel and Guadalupe counties.

    House District 70: Seat Has 2 Challengers
    By Polly Summar / Journal Staff Writer
      Running for his sixth term as House District 70 representative, Rep. Richard D. Vigil, D-Ribera, is being challenged by two Democratic opponents who accuse him of being out of touch with his constituents.

    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 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.

    Santa Fe County Commission District 4: Shared Views Unite District 4 Dems
    By Dan Boyd / Journal Staff Writer
      What are the key differences between the three aspirants for the District 4 seat on the Santa Fe County Commission?

  • Santa Fe County Commission District 4 Candidate Bios and Q&As

    Sandoval County Commission District 5: Five Dems Seek Vacant District Seat
    By Rosalie Rayburn / Journal Staff Writer
      Sandoval County's largest commission district has attracted five Democrats and one Republican seeking to represents citizens' interests.

    Santa Fe County Commission District 5: Hopefuls Tout Experience
    By Dan Boyd / Journal Staff Writer
      Santa Fe County voters who reside in Eldorado and the city of Santa Fe's southern reaches won't be lacking for options come June 3.

    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.

    4th Judicial District Judge: 2 Judicial Candidates Have the Credentials
    By John Arnold / For the Journal
      Two experienced Las Vegas, N.M., attorneys are battling for a new judgeship created by the state Legislature last year to handle a growing caseload in San Miguel, Mora and Guadalupe counties.

    District Attorney, 1st Judicial District: DA Contest Starts To Heat Up
    By Vic Vela / Journal Staff Writer
      Flying under the radar in an election season of high-profile U.S. Senate and House races is a district attorney's contest in northern New Mexico where the gloves are starting to come off.

  • 1st Judicial District DA Candidate Bios and Q&As
  • May 28 story: Incumbent District Attorney Henry Valdez Endorses Deputy



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