Albuquerque City Council · District 5

Dan Lewis

Republican · District 5 councilor, term ends Dec 2029

Dan Lewis

Dan Lewis

REPUBLICANDISTRICT 5
Seated
Jan 2022
Term ends
Dec 2029Next election 2029
Replaced
Cynthia BorregoLewis defeated Borrego, the incumbent, in Nov 2021, retaking a seat he had held earlier.
Recorded roll calls
Crossed party 1 of 3

Contact

Policy analyst
Giselle Alvarez[email protected]505-768-3118

Official accounts

Contact details and accounts are taken from the City of Albuquerque and last checked 2026-10-01.

What they keep raising

  • Dedicated public-safety taxes: noted operating taxes usually go to voters as dedicated public-safety measures
  • Sponsors neighbourhood-association and IDO bills, which drew heavy public opposition on 21 Sept
  • Voted against the crypto-kiosk ban (O-49)

Elections

YearResultVotes
2021
General		Won · 52%
vs Cynthia Borrego (incumbent) and Phillip Ramirez		n/a
2025
General		Won · 54%
vs Athenea Allen (preliminary)		n/a

Recorded votes

  • 2026-09-09 O-49 Ban on ATM-facilitated crypto transactions Passed 6-3 Voted no Watch
  • 2026-09-09 O-26-54 Override of mayor's veto: City Attorney reports to Council Override 6-3 Voted yes Watch
  • 2026-08-03 O-39 Cannabis/nicotine retail buffers (IDO amendment) Failed 3-6 Voted no
  • 2026-08-03 O-32 Sale of Recycled Materials (copper, brass) Passed 8-1 Voted no
Outlook · low confidenceThe most frequent lone dissenter in the record (the only no on O-32). On tax and regulatory questions, expect him to argue process and dedication of funds rather than the merits.