2001 Albuquerque mayoral election

none January 2025 September 2023 2001 Albuquerque mayoral election Albuquerque presidential no 1997 Albuquerque mayoral election 1997 2005 Albuquerque mayoral election 2005 October 2, 2001 File:MartinChavez (cropped).jpg 150x150px Martin Chávez Nonpartisan candidate 30,292 30.56% File:3x4.svg Bob Schwartz Nonpartisan candidate 27,490 27.73% File:3x4.svg Mike McEntee Nonpartisan candidate 11,176 11.28% File:JimBaca (148013469) (cropped).jpg Jim Baca Nonpartisan candidate 10,999 11.10% Mayor Jim Baca Nonpartisan Martin Chávez Nonpartisan 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.Maese Rick A. Bouncing back: Stung in governor's race, Chavez rebounds with 2nd mayor win The Albuquerque Tribune October 3, 2001 Albuquerque, New Mexico A1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-albuquerque-tribune/177490974/ July 26, 2025 General election Candidates Martin Chávez, former MayorLudwick Jim Chávez Cites Past Experience as Mayor Albuquerque Journal May 25, 2001 Albuquerque, New Mexico B1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/albuquerque-journal/177490376/ July 26, 2025 Bob Schwartz, former District AttorneySchwartz announces intent to run for mayor The Albuquerque Tribune October 5, 2000 Albuquerque, New Mexico A3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-albuquerque-tribune/177490461/ July 26, 2025 Mike McEntee, City CouncilorCouncilor McEntee joins city mayoral race The Albuquerque Tribune January 9, 2001 Albuquerque, New Mexico A3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-albuquerque-tribune/177490491/ July 26, 2025 Jim Baca, incumbent MayorMcKay Dan Incumbent Jumps Into Mayoral Race Albuquerque Journal June 11, 2001 Albuquerque, New Mexico B8 https://www.newspapers.com/article/albuquerque-journal/177490225/ July 26, 2025 Richard W. Homans, businessman and publisherUyttebrouck Olivier Publisher Running for Mayor Albuquerque Journal May 24, 2000 Albuquerque, New Mexico C1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/albuquerque-journal/177490553/ July 26, 2025 James B. Lewis, former State TreasurerD'Aliesio Renata Ex-Treasurer Joining Race For Mayor Albuquerque Journal July 1, 2001 Albuquerque, New Mexico B1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/albuquerque-journal/177490640/ July 26, 2025 Alan B. Armijo, City CouncilorCouncilor Alan Armijo says he'll run for mayor The Albuquerque Tribune May 1, 2001 Albuquerque, New Mexico A3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-albuquerque-tribune/177490680/ July 26, 2025 Dropped out Frank Crosby, sports promoterLudwick Jim Ex-Candidates Still Interested Albuquerque Journal July 31, 2001 Albuquerque, New Mexico C1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/albuquerque-journal/177490808/ July 26, 2025 Greg Payne, City CouncilorLudwick Jim Payne Withdraws From Mayor's Race Albuquerque Journal July 12, 2001 Albuquerque, New Mexico D1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/albuquerque-journal/177490742/ July 26, 2025 Campaign Baca, a controversial mayor,Heild Colleen Feisty Baca Unafraid To Speak His Mind Albuquerque Journal September 22, 2001 Albuquerque, New Mexico A1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/albuquerque-journal/177491547/ July 26, 2025 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. 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.Nash Kate On-the-death Chavez wants another go as 'Mayor Marty' The Albuquerque Tribune September 17, 2001 Albuquerque, New Mexico A1, A3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-albuquerque-tribune/177491739/ July 26, 2025 Though the race was formally nonpartisan, McEntee and Schwartz were the only two registered Republicans in the race,McKay Dan State GOP Officially Joins City Races Albuquerque Journal September 21, 2001 Albuquerque, New Mexico B2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/albuquerque-journal/177492010/ July 26, 2025 and McEntee won the endorsement of the Bernalillo County Republican Party.Heild Colleen GOP Radar Focuses On McEntee Albuquerque Journal September 8, 2001 Albuquerque, New Mexico A1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/albuquerque-journal/177492049/ July 26, 2025 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.The Tribune recommends an honest, tough 'Joe' The Albuquerque Tribune September 29, 2001 Albuquerque, New Mexico C1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-albuquerque-tribune/177489806/ July 26, 2025 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."Elect Bob Schwartz Albuquerque Mayor Albuquerque Journal September 23, 2001 Albuquerque, New Mexico B2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/albuquerque-journal/177492314/ July 26, 2025 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered SamplesizeKey:A – all adultsRV – registered votersLV – likely votersV – unclear "Key" Marginof error MartinChávez BobSchwartz JimBaca RickHomans MikeMcEntee James B.Lewis AlanArmijo UndecidedResearch & Polling Inc.Ludwick Jim Poll Says Chávez Leads Mayoral Race Albuquerque Journal August 19, 2001 Albuquerque, New Mexico A1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/albuquerque-journal/177490030/ July 26, 2025August 14–16, 2001470 (LV)± 4.5%29%16%10%10%5%2%3%25%Research & Polling Inc.Ludwick Jim Chávez Holds On to Lead Albuquerque Journal September 23, 2001 Albuquerque, New Mexico A1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/albuquerque-journal/177491267/ July 26, 2025September 18–20, 2001515 (LV)± 4.3%25%13%10%10%9%3%3%27% Results 2001 Albuquerque mayoral election resultsCITY OF ALBUQUERQUE - REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION - CERTIFICATE OF CANVASS - October 5, 2001 Albuquerque City Clerk October 5, 2001 https://www.cabq.gov/clerk/documents/copy_of_2001.pdf July 26, 2025 Martin Chávez Nonpartisan candidate 30,292 30.56% Bob Schwartz Nonpartisan candidate 27,490 27.73% Mike McEntee Nonpartisan candidate 11,176 11.28% Jim Baca Nonpartisan candidate 10,999 11.10% Rick Homans Nonpartisan candidate 9,737 9.82% James B. Lewis Nonpartisan candidate 6,747 6.81% Alan Armijo Nonpartisan candidate 2,570 2.59% write-ins 108 0.11% 99,119 100.00% Notes References Category:2001 United States mayoral elections Category:October 2001 in the United States