2023 Albuquerque City Council race: Officials increased audit efforts

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Although the November election for four city council seats is still months away, the race is well underway. This year, election officials have increased their efforts to ensure a fair election.To run for city council, candidates have two options: raise money for their campaign themselves or qualify for public financing. This year, most candidates are running on public funds – and the city stepped up their auditing of that funding this year. New Mexico