2001 Albuquerque mayoral election
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The 2001 Albuquerque mayoral election took place on October 2, 2001. Incumbent Mayor Jim Baca ran for re-election to a second term. He faced a crowded field of competitors, including former Mayor Martin Chávez, the Democratic nominee for Governor in 1998; former District Attorney Bob Schwartz; City Councilors Mike McEntee and Alan Armijo; and former State Treasurer James B. Lewis.
Chávez ultimately won the election by a narrow margin, receiving 31 percent of the vote to Schwartz's 28 percent, while Baca came in third with 11 percent.[1]
General election
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- Martin Chávez, former Mayor[2]
- Bob Schwartz, former District Attorney[3]
- Mike McEntee, City Councilor[4]
- Jim Baca, incumbent Mayor[5]
- Richard W. Homans, businessman and publisher[6]
- James B. Lewis, former State Treasurer[7]
- Alan B. Armijo, City Councilor[8]
Dropped out
[edit]Campaign
[edit]Baca, a controversial mayor,[11] delayed his announcement that he would seek re-election until June 10, 2001, campaigning on his support of environmental protection and opposition to urban sprawl.[5] At the time that Baca announced his campaign, he was one of the last candidates in the race. Chávez, who served a term as Mayor before running for Governor in 1998, emerged as one of the frontrunners in the race, emphasizing his accomplishments as Mayor.[12] Though the race was formally nonpartisan, McEntee and Schwartz were the only two registered Republicans in the race,[13] and McEntee won the endorsement of the Bernalillo County Republican Party.[14]
The Albuquerque Tribune endorsed Baca for re-election, praising downtown Albuquerque's "tremendous renaissance, buttressed by private business, in which [Baca] has invested substantial time and energy," for supporting a tax increase to repair roads, and for managing the city's growth.[15] The Albuquerque Journal, though praising Baca for "accomplish[ing] a great deal in his four years in office," endorsed Schwartz, whom it said "has the potential to remake the office of Albuquerque mayor for the better." The Journal praised Schwartz's "rare combination of intelligence and public persona" and as "the kind of mayor who will get up in front of people and tell them what he intends to do. If they approve, he'll go; if the people have other ideas, he'll listen and modify his plans."[16]
Polling
[edit]| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Martin Chávez |
Bob Schwartz |
Jim Baca |
Rick Homans |
Mike McEntee |
James B. Lewis |
Alan Armijo |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research & Polling Inc.[17] | August 14–16, 2001 | 470 (LV) | ± 4.5% | 29% | 16% | 10% | 10% | 5% | 2% | 3% | 25% |
| Research & Polling Inc.[18] | September 18–20, 2001 | 515 (LV) | ± 4.3% | 25% | 13% | 10% | 10% | 9% | 3% | 3% | 27% |
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Martin Chávez | 30,292 | 30.56% | |
| Nonpartisan | Bob Schwartz | 27,490 | 27.73% | |
| Nonpartisan | Mike McEntee | 11,176 | 11.28% | |
| Nonpartisan | Jim Baca | 10,999 | 11.10% | |
| Nonpartisan | Rick Homans | 9,737 | 9.82% | |
| Nonpartisan | James B. Lewis | 6,747 | 6.81% | |
| Nonpartisan | Alan Armijo | 2,570 | 2.59% | |
| Write-in | 108 | 0.11% | ||
| Total votes | 99,119 | 100.00% | ||
Notes
[edit]- ^ Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
References
[edit]- ^ Maese, Rick A. (October 3, 2001). "Bouncing back: Stung in governor's race, Chavez rebounds with 2nd mayor win". The Albuquerque Tribune. Albuquerque, New Mexico. p. A1. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
- ^ Ludwick, Jim (May 25, 2001). "Chávez Cites Past Expeirence as Mayor". Albuquerque Journal. Albuquerque, New Mexico. p. B1. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
- ^ "Schwartz announces intent to run for mayor". The Albuquerque Tribune. Albuquerque, New Mexico. October 5, 2000. p. A3. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
- ^ "Councilor McEntee joins city mayoral race". The Albuquerque Tribune. Albuquerque, New Mexico. January 9, 2001. p. A3. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
- ^ a b McKay, Dan (June 11, 2001). "Incumbent Jumps Into Mayoral Race". Albuquerque Journal. Albuquerque, New Mexico. p. B8. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
- ^ Uyttebrouck, Olivier (May 24, 2000). "Publisher Running for Mayor". Albuquerque Journal. Albuquerque, New Mexico. p. C1. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
- ^ D'Aliesio, Renata (July 1, 2001). "Ex-Treasurer Joining Race For Mayor". Albuquerque Journal. Albuquerque, New Mexico. p. B1. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
- ^ "Councilor Alan Armijo says he'll run for mayor". The Albuquerque Tribune. Albuquerque, New Mexico. May 1, 2001. p. A3. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
- ^ Ludwick, Jim (July 31, 2001). "Ex-Candidates Still Interested". Albuquerque Journal. Albuquerque, New Mexico. p. C1. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
- ^ Ludwick, Jim (July 12, 2001). "Payne Withdraws From Mayor's Race". Albuquerque Journal. Albuquerque, New Mexico. p. D1. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
- ^ Heild, Colleen (September 22, 2001). "Feisty Baca Unafraid To Speak His Mind". Albuquerque Journal. Albuquerque, New Mexico. p. A1. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
- ^ Nash, Kate (September 17, 2001). "On-the-death Chavez wants another go as 'Mayor Marty'". The Albuquerque Tribune. Albuquerque, New Mexico. p. A1, A3. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
- ^ McKay, Dan (September 21, 2001). "State GOP Officially Joins City Races". Albuquerque Journal. Albuquerque, New Mexico. p. B2. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
- ^ Heild, Colleen (September 8, 2001). "GOP Radar Focuses On McEntee". Albuquerque Journal. Albuquerque, New Mexico. p. A1. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
- ^ "The Tribune recommends an honest, tough 'Joe'". The Albuquerque Tribune. Albuquerque, New Mexico. September 29, 2001. p. C1. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
- ^ "Elect Bob Schwartz Albuquerque Mayor". Albuquerque Journal. Albuquerque, New Mexico. September 23, 2001. p. B2. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
- ^ Ludwick, Jim (August 19, 2001). "Poll Says Chávez Leads Mayoral Race". Albuquerque Journal. Albuquerque, New Mexico. p. A1. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
- ^ Ludwick, Jim (September 23, 2001). "Chávez Holds On to Lead". Albuquerque Journal. Albuquerque, New Mexico. p. A1. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
- ^ "CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE - REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION - CERTIFICATE OF CANVASS - October 5, 2001" (PDF). Albuquerque City Clerk. October 5, 2001. Retrieved July 26, 2025.