Mayoral Election In Denver, Colorado (April 4, 2023 General Election)
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| Filing deadline: January 19, 2023 |
| General election: April 4, 2023 Runoff election: June 6, 2023 |
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| Offices up: Mayor |
| Total seats up: 1 (click here for other city elections) |
| Election type: Nonpartisan |
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Michael Johnston and Kelly Brough were the top-two vote-getters in the nonpartisan general election for mayor of Denver, Colorado, on April 4. Since neither received a majority of the vote, the two advanced from the 22-candidate field to a June 6 runoff. Click here to read more about the runoff election.
Denverite's Kyle Harris wrote, residents "are worried about the city's affordability ... public safety and rising crime ... [and] homelessness. People want solutions, and it's clear that the people of the city understand that the mayor's seat can try to tackle many of these issues." Harris added, "The mayor is powerful ... [and] often described as the strongest elected position in the state."[1]
Incumbent Michael Hancock, first elected in 2011, was term-limited. This was Denver's fifth open mayoral election since 1959.
Leading up to the election, two polls showed, on average, that 61% of respondents were undecided. No candidates polled at more than 10%.
The candidates listed below led the field in fundraising and media coverage:[2][3]
- Kelly Brough: chief of staff to former Mayor John Hickenlooper (D) (2003-2009), and president and C.E.O. of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce (2009-2021);[4]
- Lisa Calderón: executive director of Emerge Colorado and third-place finisher in the 2019 mayoral general election;[5]
- Chris Hansen: state Senator (2020-present) and former state Representative (2017-2020);
- Leslie Herod: state Representative (2016-present);
- Michael Johnston: former state Senator (2009-2017) and third-place finisher in the 2018 Democratic gubernatorial primary;
- Deborah Ortega: member of the Denver City Council serving at-large (2011-present) and formerly representing District 9 (1987-2003); and,
- Andy Rougeot: U.S. Army intelligence officer and business owner.[6]
While the election was officially nonpartisan, Brough, Calderón, Hansen, Herod, Johnston, and Ortega were Democrats, and Rougeot was a Republican.[7][8]
All seven candidates said public safety, homelessness, and housing affordability were key issues.[9][10][11][12][13] Click here to view candidates' stances on these issues.
Renate Behrens, Al Gardner, Aurelio Martinez, Terrance Roberts, Trinidad Rodriguez, Ean Tafoya, Robert Treta, James Walsh, and Thomas Wolf were also on the ballot. Matt Brady, Paul Fiorino, Marcus Giavanni, Danny F. Lopez, Jesse Parris, and Abass Yaya Bamba ran as write-in candidates. Kwame Spearman withdrew after ballots were printed, meaning his name appeared on the ballot but any votes for him were counted as undervotes.[14]
Denver has a strong mayor government, where the mayor serves as chief executive and the city council operates as a legislative branch. The mayor sets the city budget, nominates department heads, and makes more than 700 appointments to positions city-wide. The mayor also oversees the Denver International Airport, police and sheriff departments, and the community planning and development department.[15]
For coverage of the June 6, 2023, general runoff election, click here.
Heading into 2023, the partisan breakdown of the mayors of the 100 largest U.S. cities was 63 Democrats, 28 Republicans, three independents, and four nonpartisans. Two mayors' partisan affiliations were unknown.[16]
Election news[edit]
This section includes a timeline of events leading up to the election.
Candidates and election results[edit]
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Candidates and results[edit]
General runoff election
General runoff election for Mayor of Denver
Michael Johnston defeated Kelly Brough in the general runoff election for Mayor of Denver on June 6, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Michael Johnston (Nonpartisan) | 55.2 | 89,889 |
 | Kelly Brough (Nonpartisan) | 44.8 | 73,097 | |
| Total votes: 162,986 | |||
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General election
General election for Mayor of Denver
The following candidates ran in the general election for Mayor of Denver on April 4, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Johnston (Nonpartisan) | 24.5 | 42,273 |
| ✔ | | Kelly Brough (Nonpartisan) | 20.1 | 34,627 |
 | Lisa Calderón (Nonpartisan) | 18.1 | 31,164 | |
 | Andy Rougeot (Nonpartisan) | 11.5 | 19,927 | |
 | Leslie Herod (Nonpartisan) | 10.7 | 18,506 | |
 | Chris Hansen (Nonpartisan) | 4.8 | 8,309 | |
 | Deborah Ortega (Nonpartisan) | 4.5 | 7,739 | |
 | Ean Tafoya (Nonpartisan) | 1.6 | 2,700 | |
 | Terrance Roberts (Nonpartisan) | 1.0 | 1,757 | |
 | Thomas Wolf (Nonpartisan) | 1.0 | 1,747 | |
 | Trinidad Rodriguez (Nonpartisan) | 0.7 | 1,240 | |
| Aurelio Martinez (Nonpartisan) | 0.4 | 755 | |
 | Al Gardner (Nonpartisan) | 0.4 | 725 | |
 | James Walsh (Nonpartisan) | 0.4 | 722 | |
| Renate Behrens (Nonpartisan) | 0.1 | 184 | |
| Robert Treta (Nonpartisan) | 0.1 | 169 | |
 | Abass Yaya Bamba (Nonpartisan) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 24 | |
 | Jesse Parris (Nonpartisan) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 11 | |
 | Paul Fiorino (Nonpartisan) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 5 | |
| Matt Brady (Nonpartisan) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 4 | |
 | Marcus Giavanni (Nonpartisan) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 1 | |
| Danny F. Lopez (Nonpartisan) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 0 | |
| Total votes: 172,589 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Sylvia Herring (Nonpartisan)
- Kwame Spearman (Nonpartisan) (Unofficially withdrew)
- Anna Burrell (Nonpartisan)
- Alex Valdez (Nonpartisan)
- Sean Gallegos (Nonpartisan)
- Kenneth Simpson (Nonpartisan)
- Alex Cowans (Nonpartisan)
- David E. Stevens (Nonpartisan)
Additional elections on the ballot[edit]
- See also: Colorado elections, 2023
April 4, 2023
- City elections in Denver, Colorado (2023)
- Mayoral election in Denver, Colorado (2023)
- Denver, Colorado, Referred Question 2M, Provide for Zoning Exceptions in City Ordinance Amendment (April 2023)
- Denver, Colorado, Referred Question 2N, Zone Districts and Property Owner Zoning Protests Amendment (April 2023)
- Denver, Colorado, Referred Question 2O, Development of Park Hill Golf Course Measure (April 2023)
June 6, 2023
October 3, 2023
November 7, 2023
- Colorado Proposition HH, Property Tax Changes and Revenue Change Measure (2023)
- Colorado Proposition II, Tobacco and Nicotine Product Tax Revenue Measure (2023)
- Aurora Public Schools, Colorado, elections (2023)
- Cherry Creek School District, Colorado, elections (2023)
- Denver Public Schools, Colorado, elections (2023)
- Jeffco Public Schools, Colorado, elections (2023)
- City elections in Aurora, Colorado (2023)
- Mayoral election in Aurora, Colorado (2023)
- Aurora, Colorado, Changes to Term Limits and Establish Mayoral-Council Government Charter Amendment (November 2023)
- Aurora, Colorado, Question 3A, Make Charter Language Gender-Neutral Amendment (November 2023)
- Aurora, Colorado, Question 3B, Changes to Police Probationary Period and Promotion Process Amendment (November 2023)
- Aurora, Colorado, Question 3C, Changes to Police and Firefighting Hiring Practices Amendment (November 2023)
- Aurora, Colorado, Question 3D, Increase Number of Deputy and Division Chiefs Amendment (November 2023)
- Denver, Colorado, Question 2P, Sales and Use Tax Measure (November 2023)
Candidate comparison[edit]
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Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Biography: Brough received a bachelor's degree in sociology from Montana State University and an M.B.A. from the University of Colorado at Denver. Brough was a chief of staff to former Mayor John Hickenlooper (D) from 2003 to 2009, president and C.E.O. of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce from 2009 to 2021, and chief strategy officer at Metropolitan State University of Denver from 2021 to 2022.
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Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Biography: Calderón received a bachelor's degree at Metropolitan State University of Denver, a master's degree from the University of Denver, a law degree from the University of Colorado, and a doctorate from the University of Colorado Denver. Calderón worked as a professor and as chief of staff in the Denver City Council District 9 office. In 2021, Calderón became executive director of Emerge Colorado, a training program for Democratic women running for office.
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This information was current as of the candidate's run for Mayor of Denver in 2023.
Incumbent: No
Political Office:
- Colorado State Senate - District 31 (Assumed office: 2020)
- Colorado House of Representatives - District 6 (2017-2020)
Submitted Biography: "I am a state senator and engineer with public and private sector experience. I've been delivering results for Denver in the legislature for seven years. I know we need to build a city that works, which means a safer, more affordable, and greener Denver. As Mayor, I will prioritize public safety and will recruit, retain, and highly-train public safety officers so we have a Department that is accountable and works for everyone. I will audit the homelessness programs and ensure we're investing in programs that show results and cutting ones that don't. I will enforce the camping ban because we need to get folks into housing with wrap-around services, like substance use and mental health treatment, as well as job training, in order to help the unhoused get back on their feet. As Mayor, I will also help Denver make the transition to clean energy by electrifying city buildings and fleets, adding EV charging infrastructure, and reducing transportation emissions. I envision Denver as a connected, dynamic, thriving city and I have the skill set to help Denver become a city that works. "
This information was current as of the candidate's run for Mayor of Denver in 2023.
Incumbent: No
Political Office:
- Colorado House of Representatives - District 8 (Assumed office: 2017)
Biography: Herod received a bachelor's degree in political science and government from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Herod worked as a policy advisor to former Gov. Bill Ritter (D) and on two presidential campaigns in the state: Barack Obama's (D), as a deputy political director in 2012, and Kamala Harris' (D), as a co-chair in 2020. Herod co-founded New Era Colorado, a youth civic engagement organization.
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Sources: Leslie Herod's 2023 campaign website, "Meet Leslie," accessed Feb. 15, 2023, Facebook, "Leslie Herod," Feb. 9, 2023, Leslie Herod's 2023 campaign website, "Issues," accessed Feb. 15, 2023; LegiStorm, "Colorado State Rep. Leslie Herod," accessed Feb. 15, 2023, Denver Democrats, "Leslie Herod," accessed Feb. 15, 2023, Leslie Herod's 2022 campaign website, "About Leslie," accessed Feb. 15, 2023
This information was current as of the candidate's run for Mayor of Denver in 2023.
Incumbent: No
Political Office:
- Colorado State Senate - District 33 (2009-2017)
Biography: Johnston received a bachelor's and a law degree from Yale University and a master's in education from Harvard University. Johnston worked as a teacher and principal from 1997 to 2009. In 2020, Johnston became president and C.E.O. of Gary Community Ventures, a school readiness program.
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Incumbent: No
Political Office:
- Denver City Council - At-large (Assumed office: 2011)
- Denver City Council - District 9 (1987-2003)
Biography: Ortega worked for former Lt. Governor George Brown (D) and former U.S. Sen. Floyd Haskell (D) before accepting a position with former City Councilman Sal Carpio in 1979. After her first tenure on the city council, Ortega became the executive director of the Denver Homeless Commission and chairwoman of the Del Norte Neighborhood Development Corporation, an affordable housing non-profit.
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Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "I was born and raised in west Denver by a single mom. It was a community rich in love though money was tight. Growing up, we confronted the effects of housing insecurity, addiction, violence, and mental health struggles. Like many Denverites, this city helped my mom and me through tough times, and I wanted to pay it forward. That's why I've spent the last 25 years volunteering and in my finance career working with local nonprofits and civic groups, securing funding for schools, health clinics and affordable housing communities. That sets me apart from the other candidates. Denver is facing significant challenges including homelessness, public safety, and affordability, but I won't stop fighting because I believe in this city. We can’t keep doing the same thing and expect different results. It’s time for my vision to build a city where every Denverite, regardless of their neighborhood, can achieve their version of success."
This information was current as of the candidate's run for Mayor of Denver in 2023.
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "I am a former Army officer, small business owner, and father running for Mayor to Fight for Denver’s future."
This information was current as of the candidate's run for Mayor of Denver in 2023.
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "For twenty years I've fought for economic, racial and environmental justice as a teacher, community organizer, nonprofit leader and public servant in three branches of local government. I'm running for Mayor because it’s about time our local government actually listened to the working families of this city. As an indigenous and Chicano person, I believe we need to make policy with the urgency our communities deserve and with the next seven generations in mind. When we come together to find solutions, we rise!"
This information was current as of the candidate's run for Mayor of Denver in 2023.
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "I am a Political Science Professor at the University of Colorado Denver, where I have taught for the past 25 years, specializing in Labor, Immigration, and Community Organizing. I founded an all-volunteer organic community theater eighteen years ago called the Romero Theater Troupe. I was raised in a large Irish Catholic family in western Pennsylvania, attending Duke University on a wrestling scholarship."
This information was current as of the candidate's run for Mayor of Denver in 2023.
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "I am Dr. Abass Yaya Bamba. I migrated from the country of Ivory Coast in 1997 to the United States of America. After a brief stay in New York, I moved to Denver, Colorado, in 1998. I hold a Bachelors in Computer Science, a Master in Business Administration, and a Doctorate in Computer Sciences. I hold a graduate level certification homeland security, business data security and project management. I am the owner and founder of Denver-based Information Technology company Y2Fox, a prime contractor for the United States Federal government. I am a result-oriented leader. I am not a progressive; nor a conversative. I am a pragmatist because I am a unifier. I believe that every human being has a positive potential to contribute to the wellbeing of the community. I believe that hot conversation between opposing parties is better than hot confrontation which can easily lead to unfortunate outcome."
This information was current as of the candidate's run for Mayor of Denver in 2023.
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Chris Hansen (Nonpartisan)
With regard to the homelessness crisis, the status quo is not working. It is clear that Denver needs a new leader to make real progress on addressing homelessness and ensuring our streets, sidewalks and public areas are open for all Denverites to utilize. As Mayor, I will reevaluate Denver’s failing approach to homelessness, reimagine systems to disrupt the cycles perpetuating the problem, and reinforce the existing laws and regulations to ensure that everyone in Denver, housed or unhoused, stays safe. A key part of my homelessness plan is to audit existing programs because we are spending enormous amounts of money without getting results we all deserve.
I envision Denver as a connected, thriving, dynamic city, with strong neighborhoods, a vibrant downtown and a world-class airport. We can dramatically improve air quality and reduce emissions if we focus on adding population density in areas with high-quality public transit that is electrified. We must enable residents to meet all of their needs by using a combination of highly efficient public transit, connected bike lanes, EV charging infrastructure, and making our streets safer for pedestrians. My systems engineering background combined with my extensive legislative experience will enable me to deliver this vision of a connected, green, dynamic city.
Trinidad Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)
My second priority is addressing public safety. At nine years old, someone invaded our home and assaulted my mom. Feeling completely helpless, I wondered how my mom and I would ever feel safe to sleep again. Thanks to the officers who responded, my mom and I felt slightly safer sleeping again. I want Denverites to feel safe in this city. Unfortunately though, the crime rate is rising and law enforcement has a lot of trust to rebuild in the communities it serves. First, we must hire more officers. Denver has grown by 50% but our officer ranks are the same as in 1997. Next, we must expand the STAR program; our officers must do the work that they are trained to do. And as Mayor, I promise to raise standards for equity in policing with rigor
My third priority is to address affordability in Denver. The cost of living has soared 200% over the last ten years but household incomes can't keep up. As a board leader at the Denver Housing Authority for ten years, I learned what investors want and need to advance our affordability goals. Over the last ten years we've added to both our total housing supply and restricted affordable units, and as Mayor, I will build on this work. The other key to building affordability in our city is expanding our city's relationship with Denver Public Schools and higher education institutions: we must keep investing in education.
Andy Rougeot (Nonpartisan)
Enforce the camping ban, to get the homeless into the mental health and drug addiction services they need
Fix Denver’s broken permitting department and eliminate regulations that increase the cost of housing for blue collar workers, first time homebuyers, and young families
Ean Tafoya (Nonpartisan)
If you talk to anybody in Denver, they’ll tell you one of their top concerns about our city is the housing crisis. Rents are skyrocketing and wages are staying stagnant. Neighbors I've grown up with are considering whether they can afford to stay in Denver. Our housing policies have prioritized wealthy developers and pushed out our communities. It’s time for leadership that puts the people first and tackles this crisis head-on.
Public safety means everyone has clean air, clean water, safe working conditions, a home that’s comfortable and affordable, and a strong safe community. We can create that world by investing in public health, addressing the root causes of harm and finding data-driven solutions that fit the problem. This includes fighting poverty and investing in community-based care and accountability, including harm reduction and addiction services, mental health care, youth mentorship and restorative justice.
James Walsh (Nonpartisan)
Universal Basic Income. By providing a guaranteed income to those at or below the poverty line, we offer a direct and immediate solution to the housing crisis, drastically decrease the number of unhoused neighbors, and have an impact on crime and mass incarceration
Harm Reduction: All public health and safety issues should be viewed through the practices and philosophy of Harm Reduction.
Abass Yaya Bamba (Nonpartisan)
I will defeat homelessness
ensure public safety with community support - People forum
Chris Hansen (Nonpartisan)
Trinidad Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)
Andy Rougeot (Nonpartisan)
Ean Tafoya (Nonpartisan)
James Walsh (Nonpartisan)
Abass Yaya Bamba (Nonpartisan)
Trinidad Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)
Ean Tafoya (Nonpartisan)
James Walsh (Nonpartisan)
Abass Yaya Bamba (Nonpartisan)
Trinidad Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)
Ean Tafoya (Nonpartisan)
James Walsh (Nonpartisan)
Abass Yaya Bamba (Nonpartisan)
Trinidad Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)
Ean Tafoya (Nonpartisan)
James Walsh (Nonpartisan)
Abass Yaya Bamba (Nonpartisan)
Trinidad Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)
Ean Tafoya (Nonpartisan)
James Walsh (Nonpartisan)
Abass Yaya Bamba (Nonpartisan)
Trinidad Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)
Build team and invest in people (appointees) and the future of our city’s leadership that is diverse;
Lead the development of culture and values of the city team (cabinet and appointees, employees, and board and commission members);
Collaborate with the city council and advisory entities;
Measure and monitor organizational performance and transparently share with the public;
Actively lead stakeholder partnership development that advances Denver’s strategic goals with philanthropy, business and commerce, neighborhoods, community serving organizations, and domestic and foreign governments and organizations where Denver has a strategic interest;
Setting the tone for unquestionable fiscal and financial transparency and integrity
Ean Tafoya (Nonpartisan)
James Walsh (Nonpartisan)
Abass Yaya Bamba (Nonpartisan)
Trinidad Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)
Ean Tafoya (Nonpartisan)
James Walsh (Nonpartisan)
Abass Yaya Bamba (Nonpartisan)
Trinidad Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)
Ean Tafoya (Nonpartisan)
James Walsh (Nonpartisan)
Abass Yaya Bamba (Nonpartisan)
Trinidad Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)
Ean Tafoya (Nonpartisan)
James Walsh (Nonpartisan)
Abass Yaya Bamba (Nonpartisan)
Trinidad Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)
Ean Tafoya (Nonpartisan)
James Walsh (Nonpartisan)
Abass Yaya Bamba (Nonpartisan)
Trinidad Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)
Ean Tafoya (Nonpartisan)
James Walsh (Nonpartisan)
Abass Yaya Bamba (Nonpartisan)
Trinidad Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)
Ean Tafoya (Nonpartisan)
James Walsh (Nonpartisan)
Abass Yaya Bamba (Nonpartisan)
Trinidad Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)
Ean Tafoya (Nonpartisan)
James Walsh (Nonpartisan)
Abass Yaya Bamba (Nonpartisan)
Trinidad Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)
Ean Tafoya (Nonpartisan)
James Walsh (Nonpartisan)
Abass Yaya Bamba (Nonpartisan)
James Walsh (Nonpartisan)
Abass Yaya Bamba (Nonpartisan)
Trinidad Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)
Build team and invest in people (appointees) and the future of our city’s leadership that is diverse;
Lead the development of culture and values of the city team (cabinet and appointees, employees, and board and commission members);
Collaborate with the city council and advisory entities;
Measure and monitor organizational performance and transparently share with the public;
Actively lead stakeholder partnership development that advances Denver’s strategic goals with philanthropy, business and commerce, neighborhoods, community serving organizations, and domestic and foreign governments and organizations where Denver has a strategic interest;
Setting the tone for unquestionable fiscal and financial transparency and integrity
James Walsh (Nonpartisan)
Abass Yaya Bamba (Nonpartisan)
Trinidad Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)
Ean Tafoya (Nonpartisan)
James Walsh (Nonpartisan)
Abass Yaya Bamba (Nonpartisan)
Trinidad Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)
Ean Tafoya (Nonpartisan)
James Walsh (Nonpartisan)
Abass Yaya Bamba (Nonpartisan)
Trinidad Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)
Ean Tafoya (Nonpartisan)
James Walsh (Nonpartisan)
Abass Yaya Bamba (Nonpartisan)
Trinidad Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)
Ean Tafoya (Nonpartisan)
James Walsh (Nonpartisan)
Abass Yaya Bamba (Nonpartisan)
Trinidad Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)
Ean Tafoya (Nonpartisan)
James Walsh (Nonpartisan)
Trinidad Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)
Ean Tafoya (Nonpartisan)
James Walsh (Nonpartisan)
Abass Yaya Bamba (Nonpartisan)
Trinidad Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)
Ean Tafoya (Nonpartisan)
James Walsh (Nonpartisan)
Abass Yaya Bamba (Nonpartisan)
Trinidad Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)
Ean Tafoya (Nonpartisan)
James Walsh (Nonpartisan)
Abass Yaya Bamba (Nonpartisan)
Trinidad Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)
I will coordinate with the Legislature and our neighbors to improve outcomes.
My manager of safety will be an experienced leader, charged with advocacy for department needs and accountability through greater transparency.
Ean Tafoya (Nonpartisan)
James Walsh (Nonpartisan)
Abass Yaya Bamba (Nonpartisan)
Trinidad Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)
Ean Tafoya (Nonpartisan)
James Walsh (Nonpartisan)
Abass Yaya Bamba (Nonpartisan)
Trinidad Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)
Physical occupancy of our downtown commercial buildings hovers around 50%, and work-from-home is an undeniable factor. With that option and the dismal and unsafe feeling of being downtown, employees are staying away.. We also see fewer conventioneers and day-trippers in downtown restaurants and retail stores.. My priorities will focus on curbing the rising crime rate and helping unhoused people who are on our streets. A safe and clean environment is foundational to a vibrant area.
Creating new kinds of exciting attractions is next: better connections to our incredible place and each other. I’m envisioning weekday Ciclovias, mass events for walking, biking, rolling and other exercise. More healthy and safe commuting options will give people more opportunities to combine wellness into their work days. Our rehabilitation of the 16th Street Mall will also help with its improved design for pedestrians. And as mayor I will work with landlords through innovative programs to make vacant ground floor space available for pop-up galleries, restaurant concepts, recreation places, and greenhouse growing.
We also need community engagement to create a bold vision for the repositioning of the glut of commercial office space. Mixed uses can exist in those buildings— they don’t have to be just office spaces or just housing spaces, but can house both. They could also include arts, nonprofit, and healthcare spaces. With the right vision for planning, zoning, and adaptation, we can begin to restore downtown’s vibrancy. My administration will hold design competitions for our rich architectural industry to drive planning and zoning policies that unlock and drive the redevelopment of exciting places that attract and retain diverse uses. There could also be innovative approaches to financing and economic incentives to spur more rapid development.
Who better than a finance expert and city builder to develop strategies and teams to ensure investors do more to support our affordability objectives?
These will ignite vibrance and even greater demand for downtown and will get Denver jamming again.
Ean Tafoya (Nonpartisan)
James Walsh (Nonpartisan)
Abass Yaya Bamba (Nonpartisan)
Trinidad Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)
Denver currently has the same number of officers that it had in 1997, yet our population has grown by about 50%. That alone needs to be addressed.x. We need to hire more officers, and my office will work with our police Chief to do so. Reducing funding for safety is not the answer. We also need best-in-class leadership and management to help develop our officers over time, helping them feel supported and successful, thus increasing job satisfaction and talent retention.
We also need to expand the STAR program. Our officers need to be doing the work they are trained and signed up to do.
I also promise to raise the standards for equity in policing with rigorous training programs on de-escalating conflicts and using non-lethal techniques to protect life. Rebuilding trust between Denver law enforcement and the larger community is paramount to keeping our city safe and moving it forward, and I will work to help that process. This includes building a police force that reflects the racial, ethnic and gender composition of our city.
Ean Tafoya (Nonpartisan)
James Walsh (Nonpartisan)
Abass Yaya Bamba (Nonpartisan)
Trinidad Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)
Ean Tafoya (Nonpartisan)
James Walsh (Nonpartisan)
Abass Yaya Bamba (Nonpartisan)
Ean Tafoya (Nonpartisan)
James Walsh (Nonpartisan)
Abass Yaya Bamba (Nonpartisan)
Ean Tafoya (Nonpartisan)
James Walsh (Nonpartisan)
Abass Yaya Bamba (Nonpartisan)
Second take into consideration suggestions and ideas from that people forum Third take into consideration the findings of studies conducted by experts in every field of development goals and objectives.
Bring all those data to a workable plan to be implemented.
Trinidad Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)
Many sustainability efforts can make near term, perceptible improvements in local climate conditions. Among the most important is air quality, in which the Front Range region collectively has grappled with for decades and threatens to undo progress in shifting to more active mobility modes. Mitigating and reversing this trend in challenging conditions of geography and rapid growth in emissions producing activity, including development, will take long range planning, implementation and collaboration with our region of the state and US. At the same time, private sector industry is pushing forward with exciting innovations in sustainable products and services. Some areas that I will prioritize in addition to and in concert with the Climate Action Plan include the following.
The emerging development of self-driving technology when combined with electric or hybrid mass transit vehicles has the potential to reduce emissions per vehicle mile traveled and improve the transit service frequency and coverage. As mayor, I will position Denver to specifically attract this innovation industry as a long term play in our future development.
Channeling markets through setting public/private investment targets, coordinating with cities that have similar climate approaches as a purchaser, investor and partner.
My administration will initiate our climate strategy to substantial economic development, operational, planning and direct expenditure efforts in high impact areas. DEN, DOTI, DEDO and our regional intergovernmental relations present unique opportunities.
Though efforts to enhance comprehensive mobility investments that were widely supported by public and private sector leaders and planners throughout the Front Range did not pass at the ballot box, now is the time for his administration to step forward as a leader in planning solutions that support our regional goals for mobility.
Unlocking the potential for Denver to grow much more of its own healthy produce is critically important. Having researched urban agriculture for nine months, including growing in a community supported agriculture farm, I’ve seen that it can be an opportunity for so many more in our community to begin to offset the negative impacts food industries have on our climate and health while achieving greater equity.
Ean Tafoya (Nonpartisan)
James Walsh (Nonpartisan)
Abass Yaya Bamba (Nonpartisan)
Ean Tafoya (Nonpartisan)
James Walsh (Nonpartisan)
Abass Yaya Bamba (Nonpartisan)
Trinidad Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)
Ean Tafoya (Nonpartisan)
James Walsh (Nonpartisan)
Abass Yaya Bamba (Nonpartisan)
Ean Tafoya (Nonpartisan)
James Walsh (Nonpartisan)
Abass Yaya Bamba (Nonpartisan)
Chris Hansen (Nonpartisan)
-Former U.S. Congressman David Skaggs -Mayor of Fort Collins Jeni Arndt -Former State Senator Lois Court -Former State Senator Joyce Foster -Former State Rep. Joe Miklosi -Former President of Denver Public Schools Board of Education Mary Seawell -Teamsters 17 -Teamster 455 -Colorado Cleantech Industries Association
-314 Action
Trinidad Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)
Carol Hedges: Former Policy Director, Governor Roy Romer; former ED of Colorado Fiscal Institute Andrew Hudson: Former Communications Director/Press Secretary, Mayor Webb; Founder AH Jobs List Verónica Figoli: Former DPS Foundation CEO; former Chief of Community Engagement at DPS; Chief Development Officer Gary Yamashita: In personal capacity only. Ismael Guerrero Jack Blumenthal: Independent Director Sandi Paiz Garcia: CFO, Financial Planning Association, former CFO Denver Museum of Nature and Science Wendy Chao: CEO, Colorado Chinese News Christina Habas: Colorado 2nd Judicial District Court Judge, retired Craig Archibald: Former Urban Peak Interim CEO and board chair Cynthia Lynn Diaz: Tonantzin Casa de Café Christopher Sanchez: BBA Water Consultants, Principal; Chair of the Board, Colorado Board of Examiners - Water Well Construction and Pump Installation Contractors
Joey Gentry: AltaMira Foods
Ean Tafoya (Nonpartisan)
Veronica Barela is my Treasurer Lucy Molina - Adams 14 School Board Member Renee Millard-Chacon - Commerce City Councilmember Krisiti Douglas - Commerce City Councilmember Steve Douglas - Former Commerce City Councilmember and Union Leader Juan Madrid - President CO Public Health Association* as individual Patricia Garcia-Nelson - Environmental Justice Advocate Liz Rosenbaum - Environmental Justice Advocate
James Walsh (Nonpartisan)
Issues and candidate positions[edit]
Candidates described the topics of public safety, homelessness, and housing affordability as key issues in this race.[9][10][11][12][13] The table below includes candidates with links to any relevant pages or position papers on these topics. If you know of a link that should be added or sources for candidates not listed here, please email us.
| Issues and candidate positions | ||||||
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| Candidate | Public safety | Homelessness | Housing affordability | |||
| Kelly Brough | Link | Link | Link | |||
| Lisa Calderón | Link | Link | Link | |||
| Al Gardner | Link | |||||
| Chris Hansen | Link | Link | Link | |||
| Leslie Herod | Link | Link | Link | |||
| Michael Johnston | Link | Link | Link | |||
| Aurelio Martinez | Link | |||||
| Deborah Ortega | Link | Link | Link | |||
| Terrance Roberts | Link | Link | ||||
| Trinidad Rodriguez | Link | Link | ||||
| Andy Rougeot | Link | Link | Link | |||
| Kwame Spearman[90] | Link | |||||
| Ean Tafoya | Link | Link | ||||
| Robert Treta | Link | |||||
| James Walsh | Link | |||||
| Thomas Wolf | Link | |||||
Campaign advertisements[edit]
This section includes a selection of up to three campaign advertisements per candidate released in this race, as well as links to candidates' YouTube, Vimeo, and/or Facebook video pages. If you are aware of other links that should be included, please email us.
Kelly Brough[edit]
| March 14, 2023 |
| March 6, 2023 |
| Nov. 16, 2022 |
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Lisa Calderón[edit]
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Chris Hansen[edit]
| Feb. 28, 2023 |
| Feb. 14, 2023 |
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Leslie Herod[edit]
| March 2, 2023 |
| Feb. 17, 2023 |
| Sept. 16, 2022 |
View more ads here:
Michael Johnston[edit]
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Deborah Ortega[edit]
| March 22, 2023 |
| March 10, 2023 |
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Andy Rougeot[edit]
| Feb. 28, 2023 |
| July 13, 2022 |
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Debates and forums[edit]
This section includes links to debates, forums, and other similar events where multiple candidates in this race participated. If you are aware of any debates or forums that should be included, please email us.
March 23 candidate forum[edit]
Calderón, Fiorino, and Herod participated in part two of a candidate forum hosted by the Denver Task Force to Reimagine Policing & Public Safety.[21]
March 22 candidate forums[edit]
There were two candidate forums held on March 22, 2023, with details for each shown below:
The Denver Gazette forum
Fourteen candidates participated in a candidate forum hosted by The Denver Gazette.[23]
Click on the links below for summaries of the event:
Denver Task Force to Reimagine Policing & Public Safety forum
Six candidates participated in part one of a candidate forum hosted by the Denver Task Force to Reimagine Policing & Public Safety.[24]
March 15 candidate forum[edit]
On March 15, 2023, 10 candidates participated in a candidate forum hosted by Delta Sigma Theta and Community Works.[29]
March 14 debate[edit]
On March 14, 2023, 11 candidates participated in a debate hosted by 9News.[30]
Click on the links below for summaries of the event:
March 13 candidate forum[edit]
On March 13, 2023, 16 candidates participated in a candidate forum hosted by Commún Denver.[32]
Earlier debates and forums[edit]
Click "Show more” below" to view earlier debates and forums.
March 10 candidate interviews[edit]
On March 10, 2023, Axios Denver published a summary of the mayoral race, including interviews with candidates, as available.[34]
March 9 candidate forum[edit]
On March 9, 2023, 15 candidates participated in a candidate forum hosted by the Montbello Organizing Committee.[35]
March 7 candidate forum[edit]
On March 7, 2023, seven candidates participated in a candidate forum hosted by Denverite and Colorado Public Radio.[40] On the same day, Denverite also began publishing short biographies of all candidates and questionnaire responses, when available, here.
Click on the links below for summaries of the event:
March 5 candidate forum[edit]
On March 5, 2023, Brough, Calederón, Herod, Johnston, Ortega, and Roberts participated in a candidate forum hosted by the Great Metro Denver Ministerial Alliance.[41]
March 4 candidate forum[edit]
On March 4, 2023, Brough, Calederón, Herod, Johnston, Spearman, and Tafoya participated in a candidate forum hosted by the GES Coalition, East5ide United, and Metro Caring.[42]
March 2 candidate forum[edit]
On March 2, 2023, 19 candidates participated in a candidate forum hosted by the City and County of Denver.[43]
Click on the link below for summaries of the event:
March 1 candidate forum[edit]
On March 1, 2023, Behrens, Brough, Calderón, Herod, and Ortega participated in a candidate forum hosted by Town Hall Collaborative.[46]
February 24 candidate forum[edit]
On Feb. 24, 2023, 10 candidates participated in a candidate forum hosted by PBS 12.[49]
The same day, PBS 12 published a series of interviews with the 14 mayoral candidates listed below.[50]
February 20 candidate forum[edit]
On Feb. 20, 2023, 13 candidates and a surrogate for Brough participated in a candidate forum hosted by Mutual Aid Monday and the Housekeys Action Network Denver.[57]
Click on the links below for summaries of the event:
Denver7 candidate interviews[edit]
On Feb. 20, 2023, Denver7 published a series of interviews with all 17 mayoral candidates appearing on the ballot.[56]
February 16 debate[edit]
On Feb. 16, 2023, 13 candidates participated in a debate hosted by 9News and Metropolitan State University of Denver.[64]
Click on the links below for summaries of the event:
9News candidate interviews[edit]
On Feb. 14, 9News began publishing interviews with all mayoral candidates. Those released are linked below:[93]
February 9 debate[edit]
On Feb. 9, 2023, 16 candidates participated in a debate hosted by CBS News Colorado and Regis University.[74]
Click on the links below for summaries of the event:
El Comercio News candidate interviews[edit]
On Jan. 12, El Comercio News began releasing interviews with candidates. Those released are linked below:
Noteworthy endorsements[edit]
Click the links below to see endorsement lists published on candidate campaign websites, if available. If you are aware of a website that should be included, please email us.
This section lists noteworthy endorsements issued in this election, including those made by high-profile individuals and organizations, cross-party endorsements, and endorsements made by newspaper editorial boards. Please note that this list is not exhaustive. If you are aware of endorsements that should be included, please email us.
Election competitiveness[edit]
Polls[edit]
- See also: Ballotpedia's approach to covering polls
Polls are conducted with a variety of methodologies and have margins of error or credibility intervals.[94] The Pew Research Center wrote, "A margin of error of plus or minus 3 percentage points at the 95% confidence level means that if we fielded the same survey 100 times, we would expect the result to be within 3 percentage points of the true population value 95 of those times."[95]
Below we provide results for polls when available. We only report polls for which we can find a margin of error or credibility interval. If you know a poll that should be included, please email us.
| Mayor of Denver, 2023: General election polls | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Poll | Date | Behrens | Brough | Calderón | Gardner | Hansen | Herod | Johnston | Martinez | Ortega | Roberts | Rodriguez | Rougeot | Spearman | Tafoya | Treta | Walsh | Wolf | Undecided/ Other |
Margin of error | Sample size[96] | Sponsor[97] | |||||||||||||||||
| SurveyUSA[44] | Feb. 21-28 | 1% | 5% | 5% | 3% | 4% | 3% | 5% | 1% | 4% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 3% | 58%[98] | ± 4.9 | 594 LV | Multiple | |||||||||||||||||
| Cygnal/Chism Strategies[54] | Feb. 9-10 | - | 8% | 3% | - | 4% | 6% | 5% | - | 4% | 2% | 1% | 3% | 2% | 0% | - | - | 1% | 64%[99] | ± 4.9 | 405 LV | A Denver for Us All | |||||||||||||||||
Election spending[edit]
Campaign finance[edit]
Candidates in this election submitted campaign finance reports to the Denver Clerk and Recorder. Click here to access those reports.
Satellite spending[edit]
- See also: Satellite spending
Satellite spending describes political spending not controlled by candidates or their campaigns; that is, any political expenditures made by groups or individuals that are not directly affiliated with a candidate. This includes spending by political party committees, super PACs, trade associations, and 501(c)(4) nonprofit groups.[100][101][102]
Satellite spending organizations in this election submitted campaign finance reports to the Denver Clerk and Recorder where they are referred to as independent expenditures. Click here to access those reports.
Spending news[edit]
- A Better Denver spent $984,284 supporting Brough, which includes the following expenditures:
- $10,000 on media buys on April 3.
- $40,000 on media buys on March 28.
- $16,007 on advertisements and $13,327 on media buys on March 22.
- $129,884 on media buys and $108,750 on canvassing on March 17.
- $103,181 on media buys on March 13.
- $246,392 on media buys on March 3.
- $139,172 on media buys on Feb. 24.
- $6,663 on media buys on Feb. 21.
- $116,533 on media buys and $54,375 on canvassing on Feb. 17.
- A Better Denver! spent $31,000 supporting Hansen, which includes the following expenditures:
- $5,000 on digital advertisements on March 31.
- $26,000 on digital advertisements on March 21.
- Advancing Denver spent $2,234,680 supporting Johnston, which includes the following expenditures:
- $23,894 on postage on March 31.
- $380,000 on media buys, $50,000 on media production, and $16,964 on postage on March 29.
- $50,000 on media buys on March 27.
- $209,000 on media production on March 22.
- $50,000 on media buys and $43,018 on postage on March 21.
- $380,000 on media buys and $100,000 on media production on March 15.
- $68,672 on postage and $3,132 on data on March 7.
- $380,000 on media buys and $100,000 on media production on March 6.
- $380,000 on media buys on Feb. 27.
- Colorado Working Families Party spent $23,159 supporting Calderón, which includes the following expenditures:
- $4,801 on text messages on March 30.
- $18,358 on mailers on March 23.
- Communications Workers of America spent $6,184 supporting various candidates and $1,427 opposing various candidates, which includes the following expenditures:
- $4,757 on candidate information—$1,189 each supporting Calderón, Hansen, Herod, and Ortega—on March 28.
- $2,854 on candidate information—$357 each supporting Calderón, Hansen, Herod, and Ortega and $357 each opposing Brough, Johnston, Rougeot, and Spearman—on March 21.
- Denver Firefighters IAFF Local 858 spent $120,397 supporting Ortega on March 1.
- Protect Denver's Future spent $90,730 supporting Ortega, which includes the following expenditures:
- $80,730 on direct mail on April 3.
- $10,000 on digital advertisements on Nov. 16, 2022.
- Ready Denver spent $167,600 supporting Herod, which includes the following expenditures:
- $40,000 on advertisements and $5,250 on canvassing on March 16.
- $120,000 on advertisements on Feb. 28.
- $2,350 on advertisements on Feb. 27.
- Save Denver Now spent $30 supporting Rodriguez and $6,563 opposing various candidates, which includes the following expenditures:
- $60 on digital advertisements opposing Calderón on March 31.
- $200 on administrative services opposing Herod on March 27.
- $40 on digital advertisements opposing Herod on March 26.
- $200 on administrative services opposing Herod on March 25.
- $30 on digital advertisements supporting Rodriguez on March 23.
- $60 on digital advertisements opposing Calderón ($21), Herod ($21), and Tafoya ($18) on March 21.
- $100 on digital advertisements opposing Calderón ($50) and Herod ($50) on March 20.
- $1,983 on advertisements opposing Calderón ($661), Herod ($661), and Tafoya ($661) on March 13.
- $3,720 on advertisements opposing Herod on March 2.
- $200 on administrative services opposing Herod on Feb. 23.
Election context[edit]
Denver mayoral election history[edit]
- 2019 (click to expand)
General runoff election
General runoff election for Mayor of Denver
Incumbent Michael Hancock defeated Jamie Giellis in the general runoff election for Mayor of Denver on June 4, 2019.
Candidate%Votes✔ 
Michael Hancock (Nonpartisan) 56.391,675 
Jamie Giellis (Nonpartisan) 43.771,069 
Total votes: 162,744 = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team.
General election
General election for Mayor of Denver
The following candidates ran in the general election for Mayor of Denver on May 7, 2019.
Candidate%Votes✔ Michael Hancock (Nonpartisan) 38.769,271 ✔ Jamie Giellis (Nonpartisan) 24.944,543 Lisa Calderón (Nonpartisan) 18.533,100 
Penfield Tate (Nonpartisan) 14.726,370 Kalyn Heffernan (Nonpartisan) 2.54,481 
Stephan Evans (Nonpartisan) 0.71,325 Marcus Giavanni (Nonpartisan) (Write-in) 0.083 Kenneth Simpson (Nonpartisan) (Write-in) 0.023 Paul Fiorino (Nonpartisan) (Write-in) 0.07 Leatha Scott (Nonpartisan) (Write-in) 0.04 Total votes: 179,207 = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team.
- 2015 (click to expand)
Mayor of Denver, 2015 Candidate Vote % Votes 
Michael B. Hancock Incumbent80.2% 75,774 Marcus Giavanni 8.5% 8,033 Paul Noel Fiorino 5.7% 5,379 Seku 3.1% 2,973 Write-in 2.5% 2,366 Total Votes 94,525 Source: City of Denver, "Official general election results," accessed May 19, 2015
Mayoral partisanship[edit]
Denver has a Democratic mayor. As of November 2024, 63 mayors in the largest 100 cities by population are affiliated with the Democratic Party, 25 are affiliated with the Republican Party, one is affiliated with the Libertarian Party, four are independents, five identify as nonpartisan or unaffiliated, and two mayors' affiliations are unknown. Click here for a list of the 100 largest cities' mayors and their partisan affiliations.
Mayoral elections are officially nonpartisan in most of the nation's largest cities. However, many officeholders are affiliated with political parties. Ballotpedia uses one or more of the following sources to identify each officeholder's partisan affiliation: (1) direct communication from the officeholder, (2) current or previous candidacy for partisan office, or (3) identification of partisan affiliation by multiple media outlets.
About the city[edit]
- See also: Denver, Colorado
Denver is a city in Denver County, Colorado. As of 2020, its population was 715,522.
City government[edit]
- See also: Mayor-council government
The city of Denver uses a strong mayor and city council system. In this form of municipal government, the city council serves as the city's primary legislative body while the mayor serves as the city's chief executive.
Demographics[edit]
The following table displays demographic data provided by the United States Census Bureau.
| Demographic Data for Denver, Colorado | ||
|---|---|---|
| Denver | Colorado | |
| Population | 715,522 | 5,773,714 |
| Land area (sq mi) | 153 | 103,636 |
| Race and ethnicity** | ||
| White | 72.2% | 81.5% |
| Black/African American | 9.2% | 4.1% |
| Asian | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Native American | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two or more | 7.1% | 5.9% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 29.5% | 21.7% |
| Education | ||
| High school graduation rate | 89.1% | 92.1% |
| College graduation rate | 50.3% | 41.6% |
| Income | ||
| Median household income | $72,661 | $75,231 |
| Persons below poverty level | 11.9% | 9.8% |
| Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2020). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2015-2020). | ||
| **Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here. | ||
2023 battleground elections[edit]
- See also: Battlegrounds
This election was a battleground race. Other 2023 battleground elections included:
- Mayoral election in Wichita, Kansas (2023)
- Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District special election, 2023 (September 5 Democratic primary)
- Wichita Public Schools, Kansas, elections (2023)
See also[edit]
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External links[edit]
Footnotes[edit]
- ↑ Denverite, "The Denver mayor’s race is a big deal for you and us. Here’s why we’re spending so much time and energy on it," Feb. 21, 2023
- ↑ SearchLight Denver, "Denver Campaign Finance Dashboard," accessed March 8, 2023
- ↑ The Colorado Sun, "Littwin: Late-breaking Denver mayoral race update — 17 candidates and not a single front runner," March 5, 2023
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Kelly Brough," accessed Feb. 15, 2023
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Lisa Calderón, MLS, JD, EdD," accessed March 7, 2023
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Andre Rougeot," accessed Feb. 15, 2023
- ↑ Denver Democrats, "A big field. And big decisions to make." March 10, 2023
- ↑ Westword, "The Contenders: Andy Rougeot Wants to Become First Republican Mayor in Sixty Years," March 12, 2023
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9News, "Meet the candidates running for Denver Mayor: Kelly Brough," Feb. 14, 2023
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Leslie Herod's 2023 campaign website, "Issues," accessed Feb. 15, 2023
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Michael Johnston's 2023 campaign website, "Home," accessed Feb. 15, 2023
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Deborah Ortega's 2023 campaign website, "Issues," accessed Feb. 15, 2023
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Andy Rougeot's 2023 campaign website, "Home," accessed Feb. 15, 2023
- ↑ The Denver Gazette, "CEO of Tattered Cover Kwame Spearman drops out of Denver mayor's race," March 16, 2023
- ↑ Denverite, "What does Denver’s mayor do and how much power does the position have?" Dec. 12, 2022
- ↑ In most of the nation's largest cities, mayoral elections are officially nonpartisan, though many officeholders and candidates are affiliated with political parties. Ballotpedia uses one or more of the following sources to identify each officeholder's partisan affiliation: (1) direct communication from the officeholder, (2) current or previous candidacy for partisan office, or (3) identification of partisan affiliation by multiple media outlets.
- ↑ Facebook, "Kelly Brough for Denver Mayor," April 3, 2023
- ↑ 18.00 18.01 18.02 18.03 18.04 18.05 18.06 18.07 18.08 18.09 18.10 18.11 18.12 18.13 18.14 18.15 18.16 18.17 18.18 18.19 18.20 18.21 18.22 18.23 18.24 18.25 18.26 18.27 18.28 18.29 18.30 18.31 18.32 18.33 18.34 18.35 18.36 18.37 18.38 18.39 Office of the Denver Clerk and Recorder, "SearchLight Denver," accessed April 3, 2023
- ↑ Facebook, "Ethiopian Diaspora Politics," April 2, 2023
- ↑ Facebook, "Chris Hansen for Denver Mayor," March 28, 2023
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 Facebook, "Jef Fard," March 23, 2023
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 YouTube, "Chris Hansen: 'Aplicaré prohibición de acampar en calles de Denver,'" March 23, 2023
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 Facebook, "The Denver Gazette," March 22, 2023
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 Facebook, "Jef Fard," March 22, 2023
- ↑ Facebook, "Leslie Herod," March 19, 2023
- ↑ The Denver Gazette, "CEO of Tattered Cover Kwame Spearman drops out of Denver mayor's race," March 16, 2023
- ↑ Facebook, "Lisa Calderón for Denver Mayor," March 16, 2023
- ↑ Facebook, "Leanne Wheeler," March 16, 2023
- ↑ 29.0 29.1 Facebook, "Jef Fard," March 15, 2023
- ↑ 30.0 30.1 YouTube, "Race for Denver mayor: Watch the second live debate," March 14, 2023
- ↑ 31.0 31.1 9News, "Meet the candidates running for Denver Mayor: James Walsh," March 14, 2023
- ↑ 32.0 32.1 Instagram, "commundenver," March 13, 2023
- ↑ The Denver Post, "Endorsement: Mike Johnston for Denver mayor," March 12, 2023
- ↑ 34.0 34.1 Axios Denver, "Denver mayor's race: What you need to know about the candidates," March 10, 2023
- ↑ 35.0 35.1 Zoom, "State of the Streets 2023 Denver Mayoral Forum," accessed March 10, 2023
- ↑ 36.0 36.1 9News, "Meet the candidates running for Denver Mayor: Aurelio Martinez," March 9, 2023
- ↑ 37.0 37.1 9News, "Meet the candidates running for Denver Mayor: Robert Treta," March 9, 2023
- ↑ 38.0 38.1 YouTube, "Lisa Calderón: 'Es hora de elegir un Sheriff en Denver,'" March. 9, 2023
- ↑ 39.0 39.1 YouTube, "Mike Johnston: 'Construiremos 25 mil casas a precio accesible en Denver,'" March. 9, 2023
- ↑ 40.0 40.1 Facebook, "Denverite," March 7, 2023
- ↑ 41.0 41.1 Facebook, "Jeff Fard," March 5, 2023
- ↑ 42.0 42.1 Facebook, "GES Coalition," March 4, 2023
- ↑ 43.0 43.1 Facebook, "City and County of Denver Government," March 2, 2023
- ↑ 44.0 44.1 SurveyUSA, "Results of SurveyUSA Election Poll #26734," accessed March 3, 2023
- ↑ Facebook, "Debbie Ortega for Mayor of Denver," March 2, 2023
- ↑ 46.0 46.1 Instagram, "Town Hall Collaborative," March 1, 2023
- ↑ 47.0 47.1 9News, "Meet the candidates running for Denver Mayor: Ean Thomas Tafoya," March 1, 2023
- ↑ Facebook, "Chris Hansen for Denver Mayor," Feb. 27, 2023
- ↑ 49.0 49.1 YouTube, "CIO Special Edition: Mayoral Forum," Feb. 24, 2023
- ↑ 50.0 50.1 PBS 12, "Season 2023: Humanize: Denver's Mayoral Candidates," Feb. 24, 2023
- ↑ 51.0 51.1 9News, "Meet the candidates running for Denver Mayor: Al Gardner," Feb. 24, 2023
- ↑ Facebook, "Denver Metro Association of Realtors," February 24, 2023
- ↑ 53.0 53.1 9News, "Meet the candidates running for Denver Mayor: Kwame Spearman," Feb. 22, 2023
- ↑ 54.0 54.1 Axios Denver, "New poll shows Denver's mayor's race is scrambled," Feb. 21, 2023
- ↑ 55.0 55.1 YouTube, "Trinidad Rodríguez: 'Urge reconstruir la policía para tener seguridad en Denver,'" Feb. 21, 2023
- ↑ 56.0 56.1 Denver7, "2023 Denver mayoral race: Meet all 17 candidates on the ballot," Feb. 20, 2023
- ↑ 57.0 57.1 Facebook, "Housekeys Action Network Denver," Feb. 20, 2023
- ↑ 58.0 58.1 9News, "Meet the candidates running for Denver Mayor: Leslie Herod," Feb. 20, 2023
- ↑ 59.0 59.1 9News, "Meet the candidates running for Denver Mayor: Mike Johnston," Feb. 20, 2023
- ↑ 60.0 60.1 9News, "Meet the candidates running for Denver Mayor: Debbie Ortega," Feb. 20, 2023
- ↑ 61.0 61.1 YouTube, "Leslie Herod: 'Debemos construir viviendas en terrenos baldíos de Denver, DPS y RTD,'" Feb. 20, 2023
- ↑ The Denver Gazette, "ENDORSEMENT: Kelly Brough for Denver mayor," Feb. 19, 2023
- ↑ YouTube, "DENVER IS READY - BOBBY LEFEBRE," Feb. 17, 2023
- ↑ 64.0 64.1 YouTube, "The Race for Denver Mayor: 9NEWS debate (FULL)," Feb. 16, 2023
- ↑ 65.0 65.1 9News, "Meet the candidates running for Denver Mayor: Lisa Calderón," Feb. 16, 2023
- ↑ 66.0 66.1 9News, "Meet the candidates running for Denver Mayor: Renate Behrens," Feb. 14, 2023
- ↑ 67.0 67.1 9News, "Meet the candidates running for Denver Mayor: Kelly Brough," Feb. 14, 2023
- ↑ 68.0 68.1 9News, "Meet the candidates running for Denver Mayor: Chris Hansen," Feb. 14, 2023
- ↑ 69.0 69.1 9News, "Meet the candidates running for Denver Mayor: Terrance Roberts," Feb. 14, 2023
- ↑ 70.0 70.1 9News, "Meet the candidates running for Denver Mayor: Trinidad Rodriguez," Feb. 14, 2023
- ↑ 71.0 71.1 9News, "Meet the candidates running for Denver Mayor: Andy Rougeot," Feb. 14, 2023
- ↑ 72.0 72.1 9News, "Meet the candidates running for Denver Mayor: Thomas Wolf," Feb. 14, 2023
- ↑ The Denver Gazette, "Teamsters Local 17 and 455 endorse Chris Hansen for Denver mayor," Feb. 13, 2023
- ↑ 74.0 74.1 YouTube, "Watch Denver mayoral debate at Regis University," Feb. 9, 2023
- ↑ 75.0 75.1 YouTube, "Debbie Ortega: 'Declaré la emergencia por caso de desamparados,'" Feb. 9, 2023
- ↑ 76.0 76.1 YouTube, "Andy Rougeot: 'Prohibiré campamentos de desamparados,'" Feb. 9, 2023
- ↑ CBS Colorado, "Big endorsement could shake up Denver's mayoral race," Feb. 7, 2023
- ↑ El Semanario, "El Semanario Endorses Debbie Ortega for Denver Mayor," Feb. 2, 2023
- ↑ LGBTQ Victory Fund, "LGBTQ Victory Fund Endorses 26 More LGBTQ Candidates," Jan. 26, 2023
- ↑ [pfbid026994E8nQUGmhNnRNHMFQorBpikZE5pzxPWUuUapAY4yDB4jBeXAa1wRpJWrNdFNRl Facebook, "Debbie Ortega for Mayor of Denver," Jan. 26, 2023]
- ↑ 81.0 81.1 YouTube, "Ean Tafoya: 'Debemos construir viviendas accesibles junto con la comunidad,'" Jan. 26, 2023
- ↑ 9News, "Wellington Webb endorses Leslie Herod for Denver mayor," Jan. 25, 2023
- ↑ Facebook, "Debbie Ortega for Mayor of Denver," Jan. 20, 2023
- ↑ Facebook, "Debbie Ortega for Mayor of Denver," Jan. 17, 2023
- ↑ Facebook, "Jamie Giellis," Jan. 13, 2023
- ↑ 86.0 86.1 YouTube, "Kelly Brough: 'Podemos construir una ciudad donde todos podamos vivir,'" Jan. 12, 2023
- ↑ 314 Action, "314 Action Endorses Senator Chris Hansen for Denver Mayor," Dec. 28, 2022
- ↑ Facebook, "Kelly Brough for Denver Mayor," Nov. 18, 2022
- ↑ Denverite, "Off to the race: Most mayoral candidates had a busy Wednesday night in Denver," Nov. 17, 2022
- ↑ Spearman withdrew on March 16, 2023.
- ↑ This link directs to a recording posted on Instagram, which does not allow users to skip through the video. As such, you must open the video and wait for the forum to begin. The organization posted clips of the forum on its Facebook page here, here, and here, which allow you to control the recording.
- ↑ Ballotpedia could only identify a recording posted on Instagram, which does not allow users to skip through a video. As such, you must open the video and wait for the forum to begin. If you know of a recording hosted on some other platform, please email us.
- ↑ 9News, "Denver Race for Mayor: Get to know the candidates," Feb. 14, 2023
- ↑ For more information on the difference between margins of error and credibility intervals, see explanations from the American Association for Public Opinion Research and Ipsos.
- ↑ Pew Research Center, "5 key things to know about the margin of error in election polls," September 8, 2016
- ↑ RV=Registered Voters
LV=Likely Voters - ↑ The sponsor is the person or group that funded all or part of the poll.
- ↑ Undecided: 58%
- ↑ Another candidate not listed: 5%
Undecided: 59% - ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Outside Spending," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Total Outside Spending by Election Cycle, All Groups," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ National Review.com, "Why the Media Hate Super PACs," December 12, 2021
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