Albuquerque, NM Politics: Is It Liberal or Conservative?

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Election Results and Trends in Albuquerque, NM

In the last Presidential election, Albuquerque, NM voted predominantly Democrat, with 61.0% of voters casting their ballot for Biden, while 36.6% of voters in Albuquerque voted for Trump, and other parties voting 2.4%. Based on these voting patterns, Albuquerque is considered a moderately liberal city. Specifically, it ranks 111th out of the most populated 333 cities in the United States in terms of liberalism based on the 2020 Presidential election results. Conversely, when looking at the conservative voting patterns in the 2020 election, Albuquerque ranks 226th out of the 333 most populated cities, indicating a relatively low conservative vote.

Presidential Elections Voting Trend

The last six Presidential election results (2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020) for Albuquerque, NM are: D D D D D D

In Presidential elections over the past 25 years, Albuquerque has leaned Democrat, though not uniformly. Bill Clinton won in 1996, while George W. Bush took the city in 2000 and 2004. Since then, Democrat candidates have consistently won Albuquerque: Barack Obama (2008 and 2012), Hillary Clinton (2016), and Joe Biden (2020). The shift has marked a growing liberal trend in Albuquerque's electorate, aligning with changing demographics and urban development.

Local Elections

City-level elections in Albuquerque have been characterized by more fluctuation between conservative and liberal candidates. The mayoral office has seen alternations between Republicans and Democrats, reflecting the city's diverse and sometimes contrasting political views. Mayors like Martin Chávez (D) and Richard Berry (R) have shaped different policies, indicating a complex political landscape rather than a straightforward conservative or liberal trend.

The assessments presented on this website, including those related to crime, safety, cost of living, and other location characteristics (e.g., states, cities, towns, villages, neighborhoods, areas, landmarks), are based on various sources and our internal research methods. These assessments are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete and should not be used as the sole basis for making any decisions.