Mayoral runoff candidates sidestep policy, trade barbs in debate

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and challenger Darren White squared off in the first debate since Election Day on KOB-TV.

With the field cleared of other challengers, Keller and White went for the jugular, each critiquing the other’s track record and leadership in a heated 30-minute debate.

In last week’s general election, Keller secured 36% of the vote while White scored 31% in the race for mayor. With neither winning 50% of the vote, the pair are headed to a runoff on Dec. 9.

At times during Tuesday night’s debate, the mudslinging devolved until moderators had to remind the candidates not to talk over each other and when their time was up.



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