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Election 2020

Republican rep uses transphobic language in robocall attacking Titone

Colorado's statehouse Democrats have published an open letter slamming a robocall sent out to voters in House District 27 that includes transphobic attacks on Representative Brianna Titone, who is …
Jeffco Clerk and Recorder George Stern stands next to a ballot sorting machine, which is stored in the basement of the Jeffco Elections Office in Golden.

Voting in Jeffco: What you need to know

Get ready to vote Across the nation, it’s shaping up to be an election day unlike any other as both governments and voters adjust to holding an election amidst a pandemic. But here in Jeffco and …
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Candidate Q&As for 2020
JEFFERSON COUNTY RACES
Libby Szabo

Candidate Q&A: Libby Szabo, Republican for Jefferson County Board of Commissioners District 1

Libby Szabo, incumbent candidate for Jefferson County Commissioner District 1 Occupation: Jefferson County Commissioner City: Arvada Party: Republican Contact: libbyszabo.org What makes you the best …
Romer

Candidate Q&A: Hans Romer, for Jefferson County Commissioner District 1

Hans Romer, candidate for Jefferson County Commissioner District 1 Profession: Sales, lending, real estate investment Residence: Arvada Party: Libertarian Contact: Lpcolorado.org/ What makes you the …
Kraft-Tharp

Candidate Q&A: Tracy Kraft-Tharp, candidate for Jefferson County Commissioner District 1

Tracy Kraft-Tharp, candidate for Jefferson County Commissioner District 1 Profession: State Legislator Residence: Arvada Party: Democrat Contact: TracyForJeffco@gmail.com What makes you the best …
Inman

Candidate Q&A: Joni Inman, for Jefferson County Commissioner District 2

Joni Inman, candidate for Jefferson County Commissioner District 2 Profession: Business Consultant Residence: Golden Party: Republican Contact: JoniforJeffco.com What makes you the best choice for …
Kerr

Candidate Q&A: Andy Kerr, for Jefferson County Commissioner District 2

Andy Kerr, candidate for Jefferson County Commissioner District 2 Profession: Teacher Residence: Lakewood Party: Democrat Contact: kerrforjeffco.com What makes you the best choice for this office? …
Durkin

Candidate Q&A: Matthew Durkin for the First Judicial District

Matthew Durkin, candidate for the First Judicial District Profession: Chief Deputy District Attorney Residence: Littleton Party: Republican Contact: DurkinforDA.com What makes you the best choice for …
King

Candidate Q&A: Alexis King, for First Judicial District DA

Alexis King, candidate for First Judicial District DA Profession: Attorney Residence: Golden Party: Democrat Contact: www.alexisforda.com/ What makes you the best choice for this office? I am the …
State Senate
Gerber

Candidate Q&A: Lynn Gerber for Senate District 19

Profession: Grandmother Residence: Arvada Party: Republican Contact: Lynngerberforsd19.com/ What makes you the best choice for this office? I never set out to be a politician, this is my first run …
Rachel Zenzinger

Candidate Q&A: Rachel Zenzinger, incumbent for Senate District 19

Rachel Zenzinger, incumbent candidate for Senate District 19 Profession: Teacher Residence: Arvada Party: Democrat Contact: www.rachelforcolorado.com What makes you the best choice for this office? …
US Senate
Gardner

Q&A with Cory Gardner, candidate for U.S. Senate

Party: Republican Residence: Yuma Campaign website: ­www.corygardnerforsenate.com What makes you the best choice for this office? I’m the best candidate for the job because I get things done. …
Hickenlooper

Q&A with John Hickenlooper, candidate for U.S. Senate

Party: Democratic Residence: Denver Campaign website: hickenlooper.com What makes you the best choice for this office? As a former governor and mayor, I know what it takes to unite people and lead …
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Colorado County Clerks Election 2020 video

CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 7
Ken Biles of Shaw Heights urges Westminster Planning Commissioners to turn down a zoning definition amendment Jan. 14 during a public hearing in Westminster City Hall.

Candidate Q&A: Ken Biles, for Congressional District 7

Profession: Entrepreneur Residence: Unincorporated Adams County near Westminster Party: Libertarian Contact: ken4colorado.com/ What makes you the …
Ed Perlmutter

Candidate Q&A: Ed Perlmutter, for Congressional District 7

Ed Perlmutter, incumbent candidate for Colorado Congressional District 7 Profession : Attorney Residence: Arvada Party: Democrat Contact: www.perlmutterforcolorado.com What makes you the best choice …
Stokham

Canddiate Q&A: Casper Stockham, for Colorado Congressional District 7

Casper Stockham, candidate for Colorado Congressional District 7 Profession: Gulf War Veteran 14 years USAF; business owner, trainer, HR consultant, Author, Speaker, Radio Host, Inner City Youth …
Esser

Candidate Q&A: Karla Esser, for State Board of Education District 7

Karla Esser, candidate for State Board of Education District 7 Profession: Retired Educator Residence: Lakewood Party: Democrat Contact: www.karlaesser.com/ What makes you the best choice for this …
Pallozzi

Candidate Q&A: Nancy Pallozzi, for State Board of Education District 7

Nancy Pallozzi, candidate for State Board of Education District 7 Profession: Housewife and Mom Residence: Lakewood Party: Republican Contact: www.nancyforkids.com What makes you the best choice for …
HOUSE DISTRICT RACES
Herzl

Candidate Q&A: Margot Herzl, or House District 22

Margot Herzl, candidate for House District 22 Profession: “Domestic Engineer” i.e., Professional Mother of Four Residence: Unincorporated Littleton Party: Libertarian Contact: Margotherzl.com …
Larson

Candidate Q&A: Colin Larson, incumbent for House District 22

Colin Larson, incumbent candidate for House District 22 Profession: Small Businessman, Legislator Residence: Ken Caryl Party: Republican Contact: www.colinforcolorado.com What makes you the best …
Parker

Candidate Q&A: Mary Parker, for House District 22

Profession: Retired Residence: Littleton Party: Democrat Contact: www.ParkerforColorado.com What makes you the best choice for this office? My experience …
Kennedy

Candidate Q&A: Chris Kennedy, incumbent for House District 23

Chris Kennedy, incumbent candidate for House District 23 Profession: State Legislator (formerly a structural engineer) Residence: Lakewood Contact: www.kennedy4co.com What makes you the best choice …

Missing House District 23 candidates

The three candidates for House District 23 on this year's ballot are Democrat Chris Kennedy, Republican Fred Clifford and Libertarian Doug Anderson. Both Clifford and Anderson did not  submit …
Duran

Candidate Q&A: Monica Duran, incumbent for House District 24

Monica Duran, incumbent candidate for House District 24 Profession: State Legislator Residence: Wheat Ridge Party: Democrat Contact: monicaduran.com What makes you the best choice for this office? My …
Imer

Candidate Q&A: Laurel Imer, for HD24

Laurel Imer, candidate for House District 24 Profession: Clinic manager Residence: Golden Party: Republican Contact: www.laurelimer.com What makes you the best choice for this office? I believe it is …
Rosier

Candidate Q&A: Donald Rosier, for HD25

Donald Rosier, candidate for House District 25 Profession: Professional Civil Engineer Residence: Unincorporated Jefferson County Party: Republican Contact: www.DonaldRosier.com What makes you the …
Cutter

Candidate Q&A: Lisa Cutter, for HD25

Lisa Cutter, candidate for House District 25 Profession: Legislator Residence: Unincorporated Littleton Party: Democrat Contact: www.cutterforcolorado.com What makes you the best choice for this …
House District 27
Vicki Pyne, candidate for House District 27 Profession: Program Director of CASA of Jefferson & Gilpin Counties, small business owner Residence: Arvada Party: Republican Contact: …
Corey Schaeffer, candidate for House District 27 Profession: Engineer Residence: Arvada Party: Libertarian Contact: coryforcohd27.com What makes you the best choice for this office? I am the only …
Brianna Titone, incumbent candidate for House District 27 Profession: Scientist, Software Developer Residence: Arvada Party: Democrat Contact: briannaforcolorado.com What makes you the best choice …
House District 28
Amara Hildebrand, candidate for House District 28 Profession: Civil Engineer and Small Business Owner Residence: Lakewood Party: Libertarian What makes you the best choice for this office? I am a …
Kerry Tipper, incumbent candidate for House District 28 Profession: Attorney Residence: Lakewood Party: Democrat Contact: www.kerrytipper.com What makes you the best choice for this office? Very much …
Republican candidate Pete "Pedro" Roybal did not submit a candiate questionnaire.

District 29 candidates talk priorities, goals ahead of election

When the Arvada and Westminster residents living in Colorado House 29 cast their vote for who will succeed Tracy Kraft-Tharp as their representative, they will be choosing between three candidates …

MORE ELECTION COVERAGE

Jeffco commissioners, DA candidates make pitch at virtual forum

COVID-19, sales tax and crime were among the subjects mentioned by candidates for Jeffco District Attorney and Board of Commissioners during a virtual forum held on Sept. 17. The event, which was …

Jeffco state House candidates speak out in virtual forum

The West Metro Chamber of Commerce and Jefferson County Business Lobby held a “Meet the Candidates” virtual event on Oct. 6, to give citizens a chance to hear more about policy positions of …

Attack ads fly in House District 27 seat

The race for State House District 27, has gotten ugly, thanks to negative ads launched by independent groups that both the Democratic and Republican candidates call false and misleading. Brianna …

Jeffco organization voting guides

There are several statewide ballot measures this year, and the issues and implications behind each of them are not always immediately apparent. Add to that a long list of potential candidates, and it is easy to see how most of us could use some guidance by a trusted source.

Many organizations from across the county, and the political spectrum have put out their own voting guides this year. Here is a brief list of links to several that may help you fill out your ballot.

 

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