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City Races
Depending on where you live, you may have the below city races on your ballot.
City of Arvada
John Marriott currently serves on the Arvada City Council and is running for Mayor. Mariott is a business owner and Arvada native.
John Marriott currently serves on the Arvada City Council and is running for Mayor. Mariott is a business owner and Arvada native.
John Marriott currently serves on the Arvada City Council and is running for Mayor. Mariott is a business owner and Arvada native.
Lauren Simpson is a current Arvada City Council member and is running for Arvada Mayor. She is running to put Arvada voices first and to address issues for everyday Arvadans. If elected, Lauren seeks to bring people together and advance housing solutions for Arvada. Lauren is the progressive running for mayor in Arvada.
Lauren Simpson is a current Arvada City Council member and is running for Arvada Mayor. She is running to put Arvada voices first and to address issues for everyday Arvadans. If elected, Lauren seeks to bring people together and advance housing solutions for Arvada. Lauren is the progressive running for mayor in Arvada.
Lauren Simpson is a current Arvada City Council member and is running for Arvada Mayor. She is running to put Arvada voices first and to address issues for everyday Arvadans. If elected, Lauren seeks to bring people together and advance housing solutions for Arvada. Lauren is the progressive running for mayor in Arvada.
Bob Loveridge is also running for the Arvada City Council At-Large seat. He is seeking to address crime, homelessness, and potholes in Arvada.
Bob Loveridge is also running for the Arvada City Council At-Large seat. He is seeking to address crime, homelessness, and potholes in Arvada.
Bob Loveridge is also running for the Arvada City Council At-Large seat. He is seeking to address crime, homelessness, and potholes in Arvada.
Sharon Davis is running for the Arvada City Council At-Large seat. Davis is a committed public servant and avid runner. She is running to address issues of housing, infrastructure, crime prevention, and affordable childcare; and she has the experience to make real change when it comes to addressing the needs of the Arvada community.
Sharon Davis is running for the Arvada City Council At-Large seat. Davis is a committed public servant and avid runner. She is running to address issues of housing, infrastructure, crime prevention, and affordable childcare; and she has the experience to make real change when it comes to addressing the needs of the Arvada community.
Sharon Davis is running for the Arvada City Council At-Large seat. Davis is a committed public servant and avid runner. She is running to address issues of housing, infrastructure, crime prevention, and affordable childcare; and she has the experience to make real change when it comes to addressing the needs of the Arvada community.
City of Lakewood
Cathy Kentner is a new candidate and "neighborhood defender" running for Lakewood Mayor. Cathy has spent a lot of time working to defend Lakewood's heritage and supports a "people first" approach to policies such as crime reduction, homelessness, sustainability, and economic development.
Cathy Kentner is a new candidate and "neighborhood defender" running for Lakewood Mayor. Cathy has spent a lot of time working to defend Lakewood's heritage and supports a "people first" approach to policies such as crime reduction, homelessness, sustainability, and economic development.
Endorsed By: AFSCME Council 18
Cathy Kentner is a new candidate and "neighborhood defender" running for Lakewood Mayor. Cathy has spent a lot of time working to defend Lakewood's heritage and supports a "people first" approach to policies such as crime reduction, homelessness, sustainability, and economic development.
Endorsed By: AFSCME Council 18
Don Burkhart is the conservative running for Lakewood Mayor. Burkhart is running on a pro-development, "tough-on-crime" platform and is endorsed by failed GOP Gubernatorial candidate Heidi Ganahl. Burkhart is endorsed by the extremist hate group, the Colorado Conservative Patriot Alliance a "nationalist" group seeking to limit states' rights, ban abortion, LGBTQ+ and immigrant rights.
Don Burkhart is the conservative running for Lakewood Mayor. Burkhart is running on a pro-development, "tough-on-crime" platform and is endorsed by failed GOP Gubernatorial candidate Heidi Ganahl. Burkhart is endorsed by the extremist hate group, the Colorado Conservative Patriot Alliance a "nationalist" group seeking to limit states' rights, ban abortion, LGBTQ+ and immigrant rights.
Don Burkhart is the conservative running for Lakewood Mayor. Burkhart is running on a pro-development, "tough-on-crime" platform and is endorsed by failed GOP Gubernatorial candidate Heidi Ganahl. Burkhart is endorsed by the extremist hate group, the Colorado Conservative Patriot Alliance a "nationalist" group seeking to limit states' rights, ban abortion, LGBTQ+ and immigrant rights.
Wendi Strom is currently the Lakewood Mayor Pro Team and Ward 5 City Council member. She is a small business owner and mom, and prides herself on listening and bringing people together. Strom has worked to rebuild the Lakewood economy, preserve open space, and ensure public safety. Wendi has spent her time on city council bringing people together to move Lakewood forward and is a pragmatic progressive.
Wendi Strom is currently the Lakewood Mayor Pro Team and Ward 5 City Council member. She is a small business owner and mom, and prides herself on listening and bringing people together. Strom has worked to rebuild the Lakewood economy, preserve open space, and ensure public safety. Wendi has spent her time on city council bringing people together to move Lakewood forward and is a pragmatic progressive.
Endorsed By: Conservation Colorado
Wendi Strom is currently the Lakewood Mayor Pro Team and Ward 5 City Council member. She is a small business owner and mom, and prides herself on listening and bringing people together. Strom has worked to rebuild the Lakewood economy, preserve open space, and ensure public safety. Wendi has spent her time on city council bringing people together to move Lakewood forward and is a pragmatic progressive.
Endorsed By: Conservation Colorado
District Races
Depending on where you live, you may have the following district races on your ballot.
City of Arvada, Ward #2
Michael Griffith is a southern architect running for the Arvada City Council. He is running on crime and traffic for Arvada.
Michael Griffith is a southern architect running for the Arvada City Council. He is running on crime and traffic for Arvada.
Michael Griffith is a southern architect running for the Arvada City Council. He is running on crime and traffic for Arvada.
Army veteran, Shawna Ambrose is running for the Arvada City Council to represent Ward 2. Ambrose is the progressive running for the seat, seeking proactive and sustainable solutions to affordable housing, updates to Arvada's infrastructure, and keeping Arvada affordable for working families. Ambrose is a working mom who is experienced in policy making and takes a pragmatic approach to representing the community.
Army veteran, Shawna Ambrose is running for the Arvada City Council to represent Ward 2. Ambrose is the progressive running for the seat, seeking proactive and sustainable solutions to affordable housing, updates to Arvada's infrastructure, and keeping Arvada affordable for working families. Ambrose is a working mom who is experienced in policy making and takes a pragmatic approach to representing the community.
Endorsed By: Colorado Working Families Party
Army veteran, Shawna Ambrose is running for the Arvada City Council to represent Ward 2. Ambrose is the progressive running for the seat, seeking proactive and sustainable solutions to affordable housing, updates to Arvada's infrastructure, and keeping Arvada affordable for working families. Ambrose is a working mom who is experienced in policy making and takes a pragmatic approach to representing the community.
Endorsed By: Colorado Working Families Party
City of Arvada, Ward #4
Bob Fifer is running for re-election to the Arvada City Council, representing District 4. Bob is running to keep Arvada moving forward after his years of service on the city council.
Bob Fifer is running for re-election to the Arvada City Council, representing District 4. Bob is running to keep Arvada moving forward after his years of service on the city council.
Bob Fifer is running for re-election to the Arvada City Council, representing District 4. Bob is running to keep Arvada moving forward after his years of service on the city council.
Jessica Penske is a conservative-seeming generalist, who opposes proposition HH and taxes. She is running for Arvada's Ward 4.
Jessica Penske is a conservative-seeming generalist, who opposes proposition HH and taxes. She is running for Arvada's Ward 4.
Jessica Penske is a conservative-seeming generalist, who opposes proposition HH and taxes. She is running for Arvada's Ward 4.
City of Lakewood, Ward #1
Fred Clifford is a conservative, "liberty" candidate running to represent Lakewood, Ward 1. He is running for liberty, TABOR preservation, and crime prevention.
Fred Clifford is a conservative, "liberty" candidate running to represent Lakewood, Ward 1. He is running for liberty, TABOR preservation, and crime prevention.
Fred Clifford is a conservative, "liberty" candidate running to represent Lakewood, Ward 1. He is running for liberty, TABOR preservation, and crime prevention.
Glenda Slinks is a long-time resident and progressive running to represent Lakewood's Ward 1. A retiree and long-time educator, Glenda is running to keep Lakewood moving forward by advancing affordable housing, improved transportation and transit, sustainability initiatives, and crime prevention.
Glenda Slinks is a long-time resident and progressive running to represent Lakewood's Ward 1. A retiree and long-time educator, Glenda is running to keep Lakewood moving forward by advancing affordable housing, improved transportation and transit, sustainability initiatives, and crime prevention.
Endorsed By: AFSCME Council 18
Glenda Slinks is a long-time resident and progressive running to represent Lakewood's Ward 1. A retiree and long-time educator, Glenda is running to keep Lakewood moving forward by advancing affordable housing, improved transportation and transit, sustainability initiatives, and crime prevention.
Endorsed By: AFSCME Council 18
City of Lakewood, Ward #2
Isabel Cruz is a community leader, neighbor, and public policy advocate running for Ward 1 on the Lakewood City Council. She brings a fresh and inclusive perspective for creating a more economically viable, sustainable community for all of Lakewood's residents. Cruz is the progressive running for Ward 1 for Lakewood City Council.
Isabel Cruz is a community leader, neighbor, and public policy advocate running for Ward 1 on the Lakewood City Council. She brings a fresh and inclusive perspective for creating a more economically viable, sustainable community for all of Lakewood's residents. Cruz is the progressive running for Ward 1 for Lakewood City Council.
Endorsed By: Conservation Colorado
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AFSCME Council 18
Isabel Cruz is a community leader, neighbor, and public policy advocate running for Ward 1 on the Lakewood City Council. She brings a fresh and inclusive perspective for creating a more economically viable, sustainable community for all of Lakewood's residents. Cruz is the progressive running for Ward 1 for Lakewood City Council.
Endorsed By: Conservation Colorado
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AFSCME Council 18
Peter Anthony Del Duca II is the conservative running to represent Lakewood Ward 1 with a "tough on crime," reduce homelessness, taxes and traffic accidents platform. He is named as part of the Conservative Patriot Alliance, which is an extremist conservative group that believes in "conservative nationalist" policies and limited "states' rights." Del Duca is endorsed by the extremist hate group, the Colorado Conservative Patriot Alliance a "nationalist" group seeking to limit states' rights, ban abortion, LGBTQ+ and immigrant rights.
Peter Anthony Del Duca II is the conservative running to represent Lakewood Ward 1 with a "tough on crime," reduce homelessness, taxes and traffic accidents platform. He is named as part of the Conservative Patriot Alliance, which is an extremist conservative group that believes in "conservative nationalist" policies and limited "states' rights." Del Duca is endorsed by the extremist hate group, the Colorado Conservative Patriot Alliance a "nationalist" group seeking to limit states' rights, ban abortion, LGBTQ+ and immigrant rights.
Peter Anthony Del Duca II is the conservative running to represent Lakewood Ward 1 with a "tough on crime," reduce homelessness, taxes and traffic accidents platform. He is named as part of the Conservative Patriot Alliance, which is an extremist conservative group that believes in "conservative nationalist" policies and limited "states' rights." Del Duca is endorsed by the extremist hate group, the Colorado Conservative Patriot Alliance a "nationalist" group seeking to limit states' rights, ban abortion, LGBTQ+ and immigrant rights.
City of Wheat Ridge, Ward #1
Clarence Fullard is running to represent Wheat Ridge District 1. He is a water scientist, fisherman, dad, and mountain cyclist. Fuller is running because he understands affordable housing and is an active community member who brings a millennial perspective.
Clarence Fullard is running to represent Wheat Ridge District 1. He is a water scientist, fisherman, dad, and mountain cyclist. Fuller is running because he understands affordable housing and is an active community member who brings a millennial perspective.
Clarence Fullard is running to represent Wheat Ridge District 1. He is a water scientist, fisherman, dad, and mountain cyclist. Fuller is running because he understands affordable housing and is an active community member who brings a millennial perspective.
Jenny Snell is running for District 1 for the Wheat Ridge City Council. She is a dedicated community advocate and activist and brings a long list of community involvement and enthusiasm for Wheat Ridge.
Jenny Snell is running for District 1 for the Wheat Ridge City Council. She is a dedicated community advocate and activist and brings a long list of community involvement and enthusiasm for Wheat Ridge.
Jenny Snell is running for District 1 for the Wheat Ridge City Council. She is a dedicated community advocate and activist and brings a long list of community involvement and enthusiasm for Wheat Ridge.
School Board
Depending on where you live, you may have the following school district races on your ballot.
Jefferson County School District
We believe Michelle Applegate is the best choice in this race based on endorsements from our partners and trusted community leaders. While we have not been able to conduct our standard independent research on this race, we encourage you to visit their website, social media, or voters’ pamphlet statement to learn more.
We believe Michelle Applegate is the best choice in this race based on endorsements from our partners and trusted community leaders. While we have not been able to conduct our standard independent research on this race, we encourage you to visit their website, social media, or voters’ pamphlet statement to learn more.
We believe Michelle Applegate is the best choice in this race based on endorsements from our partners and trusted community leaders. While we have not been able to conduct our standard independent research on this race, we encourage you to visit their website, social media, or voters’ pamphlet statement to learn more.
We believe Erin Kenworthy is the best choice in this race based on endorsements from our partners and trusted community leaders. While we have not been able to conduct our standard independent research on this race, we encourage you to visit their website, social media, or voters’ pamphlet statement to learn more.
We believe Erin Kenworthy is the best choice in this race based on endorsements from our partners and trusted community leaders. While we have not been able to conduct our standard independent research on this race, we encourage you to visit their website, social media, or voters’ pamphlet statement to learn more.
We believe Erin Kenworthy is the best choice in this race based on endorsements from our partners and trusted community leaders. While we have not been able to conduct our standard independent research on this race, we encourage you to visit their website, social media, or voters’ pamphlet statement to learn more.
Littleton Public Schools
We believe Cherie Garcia-Kuper is the best choice in this race based on endorsements from our partners and trusted community leaders. While we have not been able to conduct our standard independent research on this race, we encourage you to visit their website, social media, or voters’ pamphlet statement to learn more.
We believe Cherie Garcia-Kuper is the best choice in this race based on endorsements from our partners and trusted community leaders. While we have not been able to conduct our standard independent research on this race, we encourage you to visit their website, social media, or voters’ pamphlet statement to learn more.
We believe Cherie Garcia-Kuper is the best choice in this race based on endorsements from our partners and trusted community leaders. While we have not been able to conduct our standard independent research on this race, we encourage you to visit their website, social media, or voters’ pamphlet statement to learn more.
We believe Lindley McCrary is the best choice in this race based on endorsements from our partners and trusted community leaders. While we have not been able to conduct our standard independent research on this race, we encourage you to visit their website, social media, or voters’ pamphlet statement to learn more.
We believe Lindley McCrary is the best choice in this race based on endorsements from our partners and trusted community leaders. While we have not been able to conduct our standard independent research on this race, we encourage you to visit their website, social media, or voters’ pamphlet statement to learn more.
We believe Lindley McCrary is the best choice in this race based on endorsements from our partners and trusted community leaders. While we have not been able to conduct our standard independent research on this race, we encourage you to visit their website, social media, or voters’ pamphlet statement to learn more.
We believe Michelle Redfearn is the best choice in this race based on endorsements from our partners and trusted community leaders. While we have not been able to conduct our standard independent research on this race, we encourage you to visit their website, social media, or voters’ pamphlet statement to learn more.
We believe Michelle Redfearn is the best choice in this race based on endorsements from our partners and trusted community leaders. While we have not been able to conduct our standard independent research on this race, we encourage you to visit their website, social media, or voters’ pamphlet statement to learn more.
We believe Michelle Redfearn is the best choice in this race based on endorsements from our partners and trusted community leaders. While we have not been able to conduct our standard independent research on this race, we encourage you to visit their website, social media, or voters’ pamphlet statement to learn more.
Statewide Ballot Measures
Proposition HH is a measure referred by the Colorado General Assembly to voters to address rising property taxes as a result of the enormous appreciation in home values in Colorado in recent years. Proposition HH reduces the rate of property tax increase while ensuring that public school districts reliant on property tax funding don't lose out in the bargain. Proposition HH would reduce but not eliminate refunds paid under the 1992 Taxpayer's Bill of Rights to backfill education funding that would otherwise be lost.
Proposition HH is a measure referred by the Colorado General Assembly to voters to address rising property taxes as a result of the enormous appreciation in home values in Colorado in recent years. Proposition HH reduces the rate of property tax increase while ensuring that public school districts reliant on property tax funding don't lose out in the bargain. Proposition HH would reduce but not eliminate refunds paid under the 1992 Taxpayer's Bill of Rights to backfill education funding that would otherwise be lost.
Endorsed By The Bell Policy Center