The Latest: Democrats take Albuquerque's mayor seat from GOP
Source: Miami Herald
November 14, 2017 11:54 PM
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Democratic New Mexico State Auditor Tim Keller has wrestled control of New Mexico's largest city from the GOP to become Albuquerque's next mayor.
Unofficial results show Keller beating Republican Albuquerque City Councilor Dan Lewis with 62 percent of the vote compared to 38 percent on Tuesday.
Both were seeking to replace Republican Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry, who opted not to run for re-election after eight years.
Keller told supporters he would immediately start work on "rebuilding" trust between residents and the city's troubled police department. Albuquerque police are under federal court order to reform its department amid a high string of shootings.
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Thank you for posting the good news!
for 8 years. One of the worst in the country. New Mexico flirted with going red again, but learned a harsh lesson with 8 years of Susana Martinez. She has pretty much destroyed everything she touched.
Tim Keller is a breath of fresh air and the kiss of hope for a Democratic Governor next year.
Not stupid, just don't know it all
