Today, the Journal announces its endorsements for Albuquerque City Council races. A total of 11 candidates are running for four City Council positions in the Nov. 7 Regular Local Election. Three incumbents on the nine-member City Council are not seeking reelection. Roughly 6% of city residents live in different City Council districts after new boundaries took effect in October 2022.
District 2 – Joaquin Baca
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