Tim Keller (New Mexico)

Tim Keller

Democratic Party

Mayor of Albuquerque

Tenure

2017 - Present

Term ends

2025

Years in position

Prior offices

New Mexico State Senate District 17

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New Mexico State Auditor

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Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 2, 2021

Education

Bachelor's

University of Notre Dame

Graduate

Harvard Business School

Personal

Profession

Business and planning consultant

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Tim Keller (Democratic Party) is the Mayor of Albuquerque in New Mexico. He assumed office on January 1, 2017. His current term ends on December 31, 2025.

Keller ran for re-election for Mayor of Albuquerque in New Mexico. He won in the general election on November 2, 2021.

Keller served as the Democratic New Mexico State Auditor from 2015 to 2017 and was a Democratic member of the New Mexico State Senate, representing District 17 from 2009 to 2014.[1]

On this page, you will find biographical information, election results, committee assignments, endorsements, state legislative scorecards, and more for Keller.

## Contents

* 1 Biography
* 1.1 Political career
* 1.1.1 New Mexico State Auditor (2015-2017)
* 1.1.2 New Mexico Senate, District 17 (2009-2014)
* 2 Elections
* 2.1 2021
* 2.2 2017
* 2.2.1 Endorsements
* 2.3 2014
* 2.3.1 Results
* 2.3.1.1 General election
* 2.4 2012
* 2.5 Not running for congress
* 2.6 2008
* 3 Campaign themes
* 3.1 2021
* 4 Committee assignments
* 4.1 2013-2014
* 4.2 2011-2012
* 5 Campaign finance summary
* 6 Scorecards
* 6.1 2014
* 6.2 2013
* 6.3 2012
* 6.4 2011
* 7 Issues
* 7.1 State Investment Council
* 8 Noteworthy events
* 8.1 Events and activity following the death of George Floyd
* 9 See also
* 10 External links
* 11 Footnotes

## Biography[edit]

Keller earned a B.A. in public service/art history/finance from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA from Harvard Business School. His professional experience includes co-founding Data Digital Divide in Cambodia and working as a business and planning consultant for Katzenbach Partners, Limited Liability Company. Keller was a policy advisor for the New Mexico State Legislature. He also worked as a parliamentarian/ward chair of the Democratic Party of Bernalillo County.[2]

### Political career[edit]

#### New Mexico State Auditor (2015-2017)[edit]

Keller was first elected to the state auditor's office on November 4, 2014. He was sworn into office on January 3, 2015, replacing Hector Balderas (D).[3][1]

#### New Mexico Senate, District 17 (2009-2014)[edit]

Keller represented District 17 in the New Mexico State Senate from 2009 to 2014.[2]

## Elections[edit]

### 2021[edit]

See also: Mayoral election in Albuquerque, New Mexico (2021)

#### General election

##### General election for Mayor of Albuquerque

Incumbent Tim Keller defeated Manuel Gonzales III, Eddy Aragon, and Patrick Sais in the general election for Mayor of Albuquerque on November 2, 2021.

Candidate

Votes

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| Tim Keller (Nonpartisan) |

56.1

| 67,163

| Manuel Gonzales III (Nonpartisan) |

25.5

| 30,576

| Eddy Aragon (Nonpartisan) |

18.4

| 21,989

| Patrick Sais (Nonpartisan) (Write-in) |

0.0

| 34

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Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

| Total votes: 119,762

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#### Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

* Nicholas Bevins (Nonpartisan)

### 2017[edit]

See also: Municipal elections in Albuquerque, New Mexico (2017)

The city of Albuquerque, New Mexico, held elections for mayor and city council on October 3, 2017. The filing deadline for mayoral candidates was March 31, 2017, and the filing deadline for city council candidates was May 31, 2017.[4]

Tim Keller defeated Dan Lewis in the runoff election for mayor of Albuequerque.

Mayor of Albuquerque, Runoff Election, 2017

Candidate | Vote % | Votes
Tim Keller | 62.20% | 60,249
Dan Lewis | 37.80% | 36,615
Total Votes | 96,864
Source: Ballotpedia staff, "Email communication with Albuquerque Office of the City Clerk," December 18, 2017

The following candidates ran in the general election for mayor of Albuequerque.[5]

Mayor of Albuquerque, General Election, 2017

Candidate | Vote % | Votes
Tim Keller | 39.35% | 38,163
Dan Lewis | 22.93% | 22,241
Brian S. Colón | 16.37% | 15,879
Wayne Johnson | 9.64% | 9,346
Gus Pedrotty | 6.84% | 6,638
Michelle Garcia Holmes | 3.87% | 3,752
Susan Wheeler-Deichsel | 0.51% | 491
Ricardo Chaves | 0.49% | 475
Write-in votes | 0.01% | 5
Total Votes | 96,990
Source: City of Albuquerque, "Municipal Election Official Results," October 13, 2017

#### Endorsements[edit]

Keller received the following endorsements in 2017:[6] Click here for a list of individuals who endorsed Keller.

* AFSCME - American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Council 18
* APOA - Albuquerque Police Officers Association
* BCTWGM - Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers & Grain Millers Local 351
* CWA - Communication Workers of America Local 7076
* IAFF - International Association of Firefighters Local 244
* IATSE - International Association of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 423
* IATSE - International Association of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 480
* IBEW - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 611
* International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 492
* IUPAT - International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Local 823
* Iron Workers Local Union 495
* LIUNA - Laborers’ International Union of North America Local 16
* New Mexico Building and Construction Trades Council
* Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 412
* Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters
* ABQWest Chamber of Commerce
* Animal Protection Voters
* Breaking Bread ABQ
* EDO
* EQNM - Equality New Mexico
* Ole New Mexico
* Our Revolution
* Nasty Women
* NW ABQ Political Action Group
* Planned Parenthood Votes New Mexico
* Sierra Club
* New Mexico Working Families Party

### 2014[edit]

See also: New Mexico down ballot state executive elections, 2014

Keller ran for state auditor in 2014.[3] He considered entering the gubernatorial race but instead ran for auditor as his wife had their first child in the summer of 2013.[7] Keller secured the Democratic nomination on June 3, 2014, when he ran uncontested in the primary election. The general election took place on November 4, 2014.

#### Results[edit]

##### General election[edit]

New Mexico Auditor, 2014

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  | Tim Keller | 54.3% | 270,386
| Republican  |  Robert Aragon | 45.7% | 228,019
Total Votes | 498,405
Election results via New Mexico Secretary of State

### 2012[edit]

See also: New Mexico State Senate elections, 2012

Keller ran for re-election in 2012. He ran unopposed in the June 5, 2012, Democratic primary. He defeated Shannon Robinson in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9]

New Mexico State Senate, District 17, General Election, 2012 Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes

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| Democratic  | Tim Keller Incumbent | 64.8% | 7,481
| Republican  |  Shannon Robinson  | 35.2% | 4,057
Total Votes | 11,538

### Not running for congress[edit]

Keller announced on April 19, 2011, that he would not run for Rep. Martin Heinrich’s seat in the First Congressional District. His release stated:

"Many thanks to all of you that have been encouraging me to run for Congress. I greatly appreciate your enthusiasm! Liz and I remain passionate about local public service, but rather than congress I will be running for re-election to the NM senate next year. Thank you again for your continued support."[10]

### 2008[edit]

See also: New Mexico State Senate elections, 2008

On November 4, 2008, Keller won re-election to District 17 in the New Mexico Senate. Keller had no challenger.[11]

Keller raised $120,962 for his campaign.[12]

## Campaign themes[edit]

### 2021[edit]

#### Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Tim Keller did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.

## Committee assignments[edit]

### 2013-2014[edit]

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Keller served on the following committees:

New Mexico committee assignments, 2013

• Committees'
• Corporations and Transportation
• Public Affairs

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### 2011-2012[edit]

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Keller served on these committees:

New Mexico committee assignments, 2011

• Committees'
• Corporations and Transportation
• Education

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## Campaign finance summary[edit]

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Note: The finance data shown here comes from the disclosures required of candidates and parties. Depending on the election or state, this may represent only a portion of all the funds spent on their behalf. Satellite spending groups may or may not have expended funds related to the candidate or politician on whose page you are reading this disclaimer. Campaign finance data from elections may be incomplete. For elections to federal offices, complete data can be found at the FEC website. Click here for more on federal campaign finance law and here for more on state campaign finance law.

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Tim Keller campaign contribution history Year| Office| Status| Contributions| Expenditures

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2014| New Mexico Auditor| Won | $467,231|  N/A**
2008| New Mexico State Senate, District 17| Won | $120,962|  N/A**
Grand total| $588,193|  N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

## Scorecards[edit]

See also: State legislative scorecards and State legislative scorecards in New Mexico

A scorecard evaluates a legislator’s voting record. Its purpose is to inform voters about the legislator’s political positions. Because scorecards have varying purposes and methodologies, each report should be considered on its own merits. For example, an advocacy group’s scorecard may assess a legislator’s voting record on one issue while a state newspaper’s scorecard may evaluate the voting record in its entirety.

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### 2014

In 2014, the 51st New Mexico State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 21 through February 20.[14]

* Conservation Voters New Mexico: 2013-2014 Conservation Scorecard

* Legislators are scored on environment and conservation issues.

* Rio Grande Foundation: NM Freedom Index 2014

* Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to economic issues.

* The American Conservative Union

* Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

### 2013

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2013, click [show].

In 2013, the 51st New Mexico State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 15 to March 16.[14]

* Conservation Voters New Mexico: 2013-2014 Conservation Scorecard

* Legislators are scored on environment and conservation issues.

* Rio Grande Foundation: NM Freedom Index 2013 - Northern New Mexico
* Rio Grande Foundation: NM Freedom Index 2013 - Southern New Mexico
* Rio Grande Foundation: NM Freedom Index 2013 - Eastern New Mexico
* Rio Grande Foundation: NM Freedom Index 2013 - Western New Mexico

* Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to economic issues.

### 2012

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2012, click [show].

In 2012, the 50th New Mexico State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 17 through February 16.[14]

* Animal Protection Voters: 2012 Legislative scorecard

* Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to the state’s wildlife and domesticated animals.

### 2011

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2011, click [show].

In 2011, the 50th New Mexico State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 18 through March 19.[15]

* Animal Protection Voters: 2011 Legislative scorecard

* Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to the state’s wildlife and domesticated animals.

## Issues[edit]

##### State Investment Council[edit]

Rep. Keller and Rep. Steven Neville sponsored a bill in the 2011 session that would kick off Gov. Susana Martinez from the State Investment Council and change the way four legislative appointments on the 10-member SIC board are selected.

The legislation passed the Senate 38-2 and was approved by the House of Representatives 50-18. In early April 2011, it sat on Gov. Martinez’ desk with an April 8 deadline for signing it, vetoing it, or pocket vetoing it.

Neville and Keller learned that the governor’s office “had some real hesitations with this bill,” Keller said. Neville said the governor’s staff indicated to him that the governor herself wanted to talk personally to him and/or Keller about some questions she had with the measure.

“We’re not trying to pull anything on her,” Neville said. “We’re trying to correct the things that happened under [previous Gov. Bill] Richardson.”

“We’re still going through the process of reviewing legislation,” Martinez spokesman Scott Darnell said. ”A final decision has not yet been made on SB 17, but the Governor’s stance was very clear throughout the legislative session. As we’ve relayed: The Governor supports removing all politicians from the State Investment Council and requiring that those appointed to serve in their place meet minimum qualifications of having at least 10 years of professional investing experience."[16]

## Noteworthy events[edit]

### Events and activity following the death of George Floyd[edit]

See also: Events following the death of George Floyd and responses in select cities from May 29-31, 2020

Keller was mayor of Albuquerque during the weekend of May 29-31, 2020, when events and activity took place in cities across the U.S. following the death of George Floyd. Events in Albuquerque, New Mexico began on Thursday, May 28, 2020, with a demonstration at the intersection of Central Ave. and Wyoming Blvd.[17] No curfews were issued. The national guard was not deployed.

To read more about the death of George Floyd and subsequent events, click [show] to the right.|

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On May 25, 2020, Minneapolis police officers arrested Floyd, a Black man, after receiving a call that he had made a purchase with a counterfeit $20 bill.[18] Floyd died after Derek Chauvin, a white officer, arrived at the scene and pressed his knee onto Floyd's neck as Floyd laid face-down on the street in handcuffs.[19] Both the Hennepin County Medical Examiner and an independent autopsy conducted by Floyd's family ruled Floyd's death as a homicide stemming from the incident.[20] The medical examiner's report, prepared by Dr. Michael Baden and Dr. Allecia Wilson, said that it was "not a legal determination of culpability or intent, and should not be used to usurp the judicial process."[20] On April 20, 2021, Chauvin was found guilty of murder and manslaughter in relation to Floyd's death.[21]

Floyd's death was filmed and shared widely, leading to activity regarding racism, civil rights, and police use of force. The first events took place in Minneapolis-St. Paul on May 26.[22] An event in Chicago organized by Chance the Rapper and Rev. Michael Pfleger took place the same day, making it the first major city outside of Minneapolis to host an event in response to Floyd's death.[23]

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## Footnotes[edit]

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Albuquerque Business First, "Balderas, Keller, Eichenberg sworn in at Santa Fe ceremony," January 5, 2015
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 New Mexico Office of the State Auditor, "About Tim Keller," accessed January 5, 2015
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Watchdog.org, "State senator plans run for NM auditor in 2014, not governor," accessed May 31, 2013
4. ↑ City of Albuquerque, "2017 Election Calendar for Candidates," accessed May 7, 2017
5. ↑ City of Albuquerque, "2017 Mayoral Candidates," accessed April 2, 2017
6. ↑ Tim Keller campaign website, "Endorsements," accessed October 10, 2017
7. ↑ Albuquerque Journal, "Sen. Tim Keller to run for state auditor, pass on 2014 gov’s race," accessed May 30, 2013
8. ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results," accessed April 15, 2014
9. ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List," accessed May 12, 2014(Archived)
10. ↑ Capitol Report New Mexico, "Keller won’t run for Heinrich’s seat," accessed April 19, 2011
11. ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2008 General Election results," accessed May 12, 2014
12. ↑ Follow the Money, "Report on 2008 campaign contributions," accessed May 12, 2014
13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 Open Secrets, "Timothy M Keller," accessed Sept. 10, 2015
14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 New Mexico Legislature, "Session dates," accessed July 9, 2014
15. ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2011 Legislative Sessions Calendar," accessed June 6, 2014 (Archived)
16. ↑ Capital Report New Mexico, "Bill kicking Governor off the State Investment Council in jeopardy," accessed April 5, 2011
17. ↑ KOB 4, "People in Albuquerque join nationwide protests over death of George Floyd," May 28, 2020
18. ↑ Washington Post, "The death of George Floyd: What video and other records show about his final minutes," May 30, 2020
19. ↑ The New York Times, "8 Minutes and 46 Seconds: How George Floyd Was Killed in Police Custody," May 31, 2020
20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 USA Today, "Medical examiner and family-commissioned autopsy agree: George Floyd's death was a homicide," June 1, 2020
21. ↑ Associated Press, "Chauvin guilty of murder and manslaughter in Floyd’s death," April 20, 2021
22. ↑ CNN, "Protests across America after George Floyd's death," accessed June 2, 2020
23. ↑ Cite error: Invalid `<ref>` tag; no text was provided for refs named `chi1`

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