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Denver Municipal Runoff Elections
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The following content was taken from https://www.denverpost.com/2019/05/21/denver-runoff-elections-candidate-information/ . )
During the elections on May 7, 19, no single candidate for Mayor, Clerk, and Representatives from 5 council districts received 50% of the vote. Therefore, June 4, 19 is the Denver runoff elections, where these contests will be decided. Here are the details:
Mayor
Incumbent Michael Hancock, who received almost 39 percent of the vote in the six-way May election, is facing a challenge from Jamie Giellis, who received almost 25 percent.
Clerk and recorder
Term-limited Councilman Paul López, who received 37 percent of the vote in the first round, is facing Peg Perl, a public policy attorney who received 33 percent.
City Council District 1
Amanda Sandoval, former aide to Councilman Rafael Espinoza, who didn’t run for re-election, led a field of seven candidates with 31 percent of the vote. She faces Denver Fire Department Lieutenant Mike Somma, who received 17 percent.
City Council District 3
Jamie Torres, an immigrants right activist, and Veronica Barela, a retired community development leader, made the runoff — Torres with 40 percent of the vote and Barela with 36 percent.
City Council District 5
Challenger Amanda Sawyer led incumbent Mary Beth Susman in the May election, with almost 41 percent of the vote vs. 36 percent for the councilwoman.
City Council District 9
Councilman Albus Brooks led with almost 45 percent of the vote in the first round and now faces challenger Candi CdeBaca, who received 43 percent.
City Council District 10
Councilman Wayne New, who received 39 percent of the vote, is now going head-to-head with Chris Hinds, who received 30 percent
Proposition 302
This measure would require Denver officials to ask voters before using city money or resources to coordinate an Olympics bid. The measure was prompted by an effort to host the 2030 Games, but the U.S. bid went to Salt Lake City instead.
To find your district, go to https://www.denvergov.org/maps/map/councildistricts
Registration
To register online, click here.
Download a fillable PDF here. NOTE: You must follow the instructions for mailing or e-mailing the paper application for registration to be successful.
How to vote:
Ballots are going out May 20 to all active voters. To check if you’re an active voter, visit GoVoteColorado.com, click on “Find My Registration” and fill out the information.
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You can mail your ballot back, drop it off or fill one out in person.
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The elections office recommends you vote ahead of time to avoid waiting in line on Election Day.
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After Memorial Day, drop it off at one of the 24-hour drop-off boxes box or at one of the seven voting centers. All ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on June 4.
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The city’s 24-hour drop-off boxes are now operational. Voting centers will open May 28 and are another place to drop your ballot. Denver Elections offices at 200 W. 14th Ave. in Denver opens today.