Early voting begins for Albuquerque runoff election

An Albuquerque City Council candidate had to receive 50% of the vote to win. 

Isaac Benton and Zachary Quintero have their sights on District 2. Benton, who been the city councilor for District 2 for more than 10 years, received 42% of the vote. Quintero received 20% of the vote. 

Meanwhile, Brooks Bassan and Ane Romero are hoping to be elected for District 4. Bassan had come close with almost 49% of the district's vote, but Romero also received 42% of the vote. 

Five early voting locations will be open through Dec. 7:

• Clerk’s Annex – 1500 Lomas Blvd NW, Suite A (map)
• Daskalos Center -  5339 Menaul Blvd NE (map)
• Holly Plaza – 6600 Holly Ave NE, Suite B-6 (map)
• Los Ranchos Villa – 6601 4th St NW, Suite E, F (map)
• The Shoppes at 6001 San Mateo – 6001 San Mateo Blvd NE, Suite B-3 (map)

Early voting locations will be open Monday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.