Candidate Packet
Information you need to know to run for a seat in school board districts 1, 2 and 4 in the 2011 election.
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Timeline for Candidates
Resources
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Other Information
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Questions and More Information
Voter Registration
Anyone with questions on voter registration issues is encouraged to visit the Bernalillo County Clerk’s web site for more information and resources.New Mexico School Boards Association
Candidates are encouraged to visit the New Mexico School Boards Association site for more information.For questions or more information, please email Jamey Rickman, APS Board and Constituent Services at rickman@aps.edu or call (505) 252-3211.
Deadlines
Board Candidate Filing Deadline – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 21, 2010 is the deadline to file paperwork for the District 1, 2 or 4 board candidate position with Bernalillo County Clerk. Potential candidates must fill out the form, notarize the form, and then file the form with the Bernalillo County Clerk.
Last Day to Withdraw as a Candidate – before 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 28, 2010. Must file with the County Clerk’s Office.
Declaration of Intent to be a Write-in Candidate – before 5:00 p.m., December 28, 2010. Must file with the County Clerk’s Office.
Be Registered to Vote – 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 4 is the deadline to register to vote in the school board election. Must file with the County Clerk’s Office.
Absentee Ballots – Voters may request absentee ballots from Monday, December 13, 2010 through Friday, January 28, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. See this document for more details.
Early Voting – 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 7, 2011 and continuing on Tuesday to Saturday until January 22, 2011. See this document for locations.
Questionnaire Deadline – 5:00 p.m. Friday, January 7, 2011 is the deadline for all candidates to turn in the APS Questionnaire for Board of Education Candidates. Questionnaire available online with details for submission.
Deadlines to File Pre-Election Disclosure – 4:00 p.m. January 10, 2011 and February 1, 2011. Form available online with details for submission.
Election Day – Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 1, 2011. Know where you vote by checking the Consolidated Polling Locations information.
Save these Dates
Thursday, January 6, 2011 – School Board Candidate Orientation, 6:00-7:00 p.m. DeLayo-Martin Conference Room (includes presentation by Joe Guillen, executive director, New Mexico School Boards Association and reminders for deadlines).
Thursday, January 13, 2011 – School Board Candidate APS-sponsored forum, 6:00-8:00 p.m. John Milne Community Board Room.
Certified Candidates list
For the list of certified candidates for school board positions in Districts 1, 2 and 4 read “14 Candidates File for Three Positions on Albuquerque Board of Education.”


