Albuquerque Mayor's Race: Democratic Candidate Convicted of Campaign Violations

The Albuquerque, New Mexico Mayor's race is heating up.

The Election is tomorrow, and the Democratic candidate has now be exposed for campaign violations.

Check out the Republican contender, Councilman Dan Lewis' statement on this matter:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: STEWART BRAGG 505-999-8241 ALBUQUERQUE – One day before Albuquerque voters go to the polls to elect a new mayor, the city ethics board has ruled that Tim Keller violated ethics laws by funneling cash donations to his campaign through his political consulting firm. Candidate for Mayor Dan Lewis issued the following statement on Keller's guilty verdict Monday afternoon: "This ruling serves as proof that Tim Keller lied to Albuquerque voters and illegally worked with his political allies to funnel cash to his campaign. How can we trust Tim to hold criminals in this city accountable when he thinks he is above the law himself? Sadly, Albuquerque's catch and release program is paying off for Tim, with the ethics board letting him off the hook despite finding him guilty." Despite labeling himself as a "certified clean elections candidate," Tim Keller is currently under investigation for two additional ethics complaints that have been filed against him. Decisions on these cases will not be decided until after Tuesday's election.

The Battle for Albuquerque: "Sanctuary City" Tim Keller vs. GOP, Pro-Growth and Public Safety Dan Lewis

Republicans have a chance to govern another large city.

Albuquerque is facing an economic and public safety downturn. This needs to change, and fast.

The previous mayor enacted a unique homelessness program to help downtrodden people get back on their feet and working again.

Not only that, but the Democratic contender, Tim Keller, actually wants to turn Albuquerque into a sanctuary city. These Democrats do not get it. They will never learn, and they are on the wrong side of public opinion, private enterprise, the rule of law, and public safety.

Now more than ever, Americans want to feel safe and they want the laws of our country and our cities enforced.

Albuquerque residents need to vote for Dan Lewis for Mayor!

ICYMI: Mayoral candidates offer stark differences   In a city plagued by violent crime, we need a leader that will bring tough, commonsense reforms to City Hall – not rhetoric and a soft on crime record. Here are the candidate’s stances from an Albuquerque Journal article that ran on October 21st, decide for yourself who is ready to fight crime and protect our families:               Dangerous Sanctuary Cities               Tim Keller: SUPPORTS               Dan Lewis: DOES NOT SUPPORT               Holding Judges Accountable for Their Actions               Tim Keller: DOES NOT SUPPORT               Dan Lewis: SUPPORTS               Death Penalty for Child Murders and Cop Killers               Tim Keller: DOES NOT SUPPORT               Dan Lewis: SUPPORTS   Dan Lewis There are stark differences between the two candidates for mayor on crime, but also the economy. One, a liberal progressive that has been endorsed by self-proclaimed socialist Bernie Sanders and the other, a successful job creator.               Raising Taxes               Tim Keller: SUPPORTS               Dan Lewis: DOES NOT SUPPORT               MANDATORY SICK LEAVE               Tim Keller: SUPPORTS               Dan Lewis: DOES NOT SUPPORT, tying the hands of proven job creators Tim Keller Tim Keller supports government intrusion in small businesses, raising our taxes, and forcing the residents of Albuquerque to fend for themselves.  Dan Lewis offers bold, innovative solutions to reform APD, keep our families safe, and jumpstart Albuquerque’s economy to ensure everyone has a future in our city. The differences are stark. Now it’s your choice who you want to lead our city. Make a plan to vote early starting tomorrow, October 25th by clicking here to view the early vote locations.

GOP Candidate for Alburquerque Mayor: We Made It Into Run-Off!

**ICYMI: Please see the email below from mayoral candidate Dan Lewis** Friends, Thank you. That’s all I can say. You recognized that this is our moment – to combat crime, embrace economic opportunity, and renew Albuquerque - and voted to send me into the runoff. I'm humbled and deeply honored. But we have a long road ahead of us. My opponent, while claiming to only accept public financing, is really backed by a secretive political action committee and is ready to unleash a series of unbridled attacks against me. And other radical special interest groups that want to keep the status quo in this city will soon join them. I need your help more than ever right now. It’s urgent in order for us to win in November. I’ve set up a rapid response account for the runoff. And if you can donate now, every dollar will be spent taking on these shady special interest groups. Let me say this, Tim Keller is not a bad person, but we disagree on how we should reform and renew our city. I am tough on crime, he’s voted for carve-outs for sex predators. I will create a system where YOU know when judges release career criminals back on to our streets, so YOU can vote them out. My opponent will protect their identities and their weak-on-crime records. That’s an idea the ABQ Journal said was reason enough to vote for me, and I will make it a reality. The stakes couldn’t be higher. If you believe that it’s time to declare war on criminals and restore safety; that it’s time for a champion for entrepreneurs, innovators and job creators; that it’s time to reform and renew ABQ - I ask for your vote and support. Donate $100, $50, $25 – or whatever you can – to make it happen today. Again, I thank you for sending me to the runoff and thank you for your support throughout this campaign. Sincerely- Dan Lewis