Source: http://www.cabq.gov/vote/candidate-information/candidate-calendar-for-the-2019-regular-local-election
Timestamp: 2019-04-22 06:14:02+00:00

Document:
A listing of dates and deadlines for the 2019 Regular Local Election.
This calendar is subject to change. Check back regularly for updates.
In order to File the Declaration of Intent, the applicant candidate must schedule an appointment with the City Clerk at least one day prior to filing. Clerk will review public finance process with candidate and provide the Declaration of Intent for public financing.
Mon., May 13 Biannual Disclosure Statement due for elected officials reporting all contributions and expenditures made and contributions received on or before the first Monday in those Months and not previously reported. The on-line reporting statement must be filed (posted) no later than 5:00pm. (City Charter Article XII §4) **In an election year, rather than filing biannual disclosure statements, reporting individuals who are candidates for office shall file campaign disclosure statements.
Mandatory Orientation Session with City Clerk and Auditor.
Candidates may not circulate Petitions or collect Qualifying Contributions without meeting with the City Clerk to receive all necessary forms and information. You are encouraged to bring your campaign manager and/or Treasurer with you. Candidates will receive instructions on collecting signatures and financial reporting compliance. This is a very important meeting. Candidates who are unable to attend the Orientation Session must schedule an appointment with the City Clerk prior to circulating petitions or collecting qualifying contributions.
First day of Public Financing Qualifying Period for Council Candidates (City Charter Article XVI § 3(Q)) Qualifying Period is from May 1-May 31.
 During the Qualifying Period, Applicant Candidates for City Council must obtain Qualifying Contributions from a minimum of 1% of the City voters registered in the district that the AC wishes to represent. City Charter Article XVI § 5.
**In an election year, rather than filing biannual disclosure statements, reporting individuals who are candidates for office shall file campaign disclosure statements.
Fri., May 31 Last day of Public Financing Qualifying Period for Council Candidates (City Charter Article XVI § 3(Q)). Applicant Candidates may collect qualifying contributions until 11:59 p.m. on May 31, Qualifying contributions collected after 11:59pm on May 31 will not count towards an Applicant Candidate’s certification for public financing.
Mon., June 3 Following certification, the City Clerk distributes revenue to Public Financing Participating Candidates (City Charter Article XVI §12) The distribution is completed electronically between the City Treasurer and the candidate’s financial institution. The banking process can take several business days to complete.
NOON: Deadline for Council Applicant Candidates to submit their final Qualifying Contributions and corresponding receipts to Office of the City Clerk.
Weekly return of petitions to City Clerk by Noon.
Candidates must file their Declarations of Candidacy and verified Nominating Petitions with the County Clerk between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (NMSA § 1-22-7).
Sat, Sept. 21 County Clerk shall transmit ballots to federal qualified electors whose applications have been accepted up to and on this day (NMSA § 1-6B-7) Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act is commonly referred to as UOCAVA- MOVE ACT (45 days before the election)-Must be done on this day regardless of weekend or holiday.
Mon., Oct. 7 Deadline for Unopposed Participating Candidates to return public financing funds to the City Clerk. (2019 Regulations of the OEEC Part D § 6) Applies only to Participating Candidates whose opposing candidate was a write-in that withdrew.
Mon., Nov. 11 Biannual Disclosure Statement due by 5:00pm for elected officials reporting all contributions and expenditures made and contributions received on or before the first Monday in October and not previously reported (City Charter Article XIII § 4) **In an election year, rather than filing biannual disclosure statements, reporting individuals who are candidates for office shall file campaign disclosure statements.
Political Signs Last day to take down political signs (except for runoff candidates). (§14-16-3-5(C)(3) ROA 1994).
Refund unspent Regular Election Public funds Deadline for Participating Candidates to pay City Clerk all unspent or unencumbered funds received from the Open and Ethical Elections Fund and any Seed money from the regular election.

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