On top of it all, an already raging opioid crisis has worsened. The two-candidate runoff will be held May 16. If nothing else, they have plenty of choices. (Seriously, we checked.) His most recently worked in finance with D.A. "We do have the same problems that San Francisco and Seattle face," said Johnston, after taking the lead Tuesday night. Polls will close at 7 p.m. and results will follow shortly thereafter. He doesnt see himself as anti-development, but he wants neighborhoods to have more of a say. Council members are considered full-time and are paid nearly $97,000 a year. 
But another $1.2 million is aimed at city council contests. Most candidates, including Johnston and Brough, said they would enforce the ban.
Get the latest results in the race for Denver mayor in the citys April 4, 2023 municipal election. In a field of 17, no one candidate is the front-runner in the 2023 race for mayor. The election is April 4. Denver Mayoral Candidate Mike Johnston looks ahead to the runoff election 02:50 "We do have the same problems that San Francisco and Seattle face," said Johnston, after taking the lead Tuesday night. Denvers mayor is the most powerful elected official in the state, She currently leads Emerge Colorado, recruiting and training Democratic women to win elections. But the next mayor will hopefully make Denver a safer, more vibrant and affordable place, managing the likely continued growth of the city while keeping the people who already live here from being displaced. Together, we can reimagine a city that works for all of us.. Election results for the Denver mayoral race Mayor - Precinct Leader Map 2023 Mapbox OpenStreetMap City & County of Denver - 2023 Municipal General Election Map Graph Table Navigation (click to expand) Mayor - Citywide Votes Al Gardner Andy Rougeot Aurelio Martinez Chris Hansen Deborah "Debbie" Ortega Ean Thomas Tafoya James Walsh Kelly Brough 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Sixteen Denver mayoral candidates brought in more than $6.6 million and spent more than $5.7 million through March 29, the final campaign finance reporting deadline before Tuesdays election, while spending by outside groups in the contest neared $3.6 million through Sunday. You can find the full 2023 Denver election results here. They would leave behind the more progressive candidates in a largely left-leaning field. Sharing our About page with your own personal comments could really help us out. Read Johnstons responses to our questionnaire. 
Hes running as a law-and-order candidate and is the rare registered Republican in the nonpartisan race in Blue Denver. As mayor, he said hed keep the urban camping ban, and focus on building housing faster. Thats who I am and who I always will be.. I definitely dont agree with that, Gardner said. His priority is clear: Encampments, encampments, encampments., Heres his promise to Denver: I will restore competent leadership and attract a superior team to make Denver safer, cleaner and smarter. Shes the only mayoral candidate to receive the $750,000 maximum from the Fair Elections Fund. Andy Rougeot, who was in fourth, conceded on Wednesday afternoon. Candidates raised $6.6 million and outside groups spent nearly $3.7 million. If no candidate wins 50% of the vote in the mayoral contest or the five council races that have more than two candidates, the top two finishers in those races will go to a runoff election on June 6. In 2018, Hoffman gave $1 million to a state-level super PAC supporting Johnstons Democratic gubernatorial primary bid. The question of whether to enforce Denver's camping ban, which is aimed at curtailing homelessness and a legacy of Hancock's administration, has divided the contestants. Support local journalism by becoming a member. In 2019, five mayoral candidates raised a total of $4.6 million for the municipal election and runoff. She was raised in Germany and has worked as a caretaker and a secretary. The mayor sets the budget for the city and oversees operations of Denver International Airport, the police department, the sheriffs office, the Department of Public Safety and more than 11,000 city employees. She currently leads Emerge Colorado, recruiting and training Democratic women to win elections. He grew up in Cole and Five Points, and has worked as a neighborhood organizer, advocating for more input from registered neighborhood organizations. Established in 1980, Pleasant Ridge's goal is to serve the English and Western rider. Hes also sued the city for police brutality. 4:43 PM / April 4, 2023 16 candidates in Denver mayor's race There are 16 candidates for mayor. Martinez has not returned a completed candidate questionnaire. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. The stakes are high, said Ty Robertson, an engineer in Denver and Johnston supporter. Her rsum includes a year as the Chief Strategy Officer at the Metropolitan State University of Denver, a decade as CEO of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, and time as then-Mayor John Hickenloopers chief of staff. P7_LSMop('p7LSM_2',3,0,100,500,1,1,1,1,0,1,5,1,0,1,0,0,0,100,1); DENVER, CO - APRIL 4 : Kelly Brough, a Denver mayoral candidate, is in election night watch party at Reel Works in Denver, Colorado on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. The election likely wont be decided until a June 6 runoff. DENVER, CO - APRIL 4 : Mike Johnston, a Denver mayoral candidate, hugs supporters during the watch party at the Maven Hotel in Denver, Colorado on Friday, April 4, 2023. The Unaffiliated is our twice-weekly newsletter on Colorado politics and policy. Spearman was the sole mayoral candidate to make the ballot who stepped down before election day. Otterson Lake Farm also provides a large heated tack room, with saddle racks, blanket/pad racks, personal lockers, feed containment area, and new stairs leading into the hay loft area. 
Lisa Caldern, the third-place candidate in the 2019 mayoral race, has been rabble-rousing since childhood. The election is April 4. Aurelio Martinez doesnt have your typical political background; hes a former boxer, boxing coach and CEO of Inside Boxing. But Advancing Denver, a super PAC supporting him, has spent more than $2.3 million. Denver residents are deciding who will be the citys next mayor out of an unusually crowded pool of candidates. If no candidate wins a majority of votes, there will be a runoff in June between the two candidates with the highest numbers of votes. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. / CBS Colorado. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Denver's mayoral race is so crowded the candidates would fill half a city bus. If youd miss Denverite if it disappeared tomorrow, donate today. There were eight candidates in 2011. 
Denverite members have made the decision to financially support local journalism that matters to you. This includes directly interviewing sources and research / analysis of primary source documents. DENVER Tuesday is Election Day in Denver, and polls open up at 7 a.m. for the 2023 Municipal General Election.Race for mayors office. Live updates from FOX31 KDVR and Colorados Very Own Channel 2 KWGN. Why it matters: One of the them will serve as the city's first new mayor in 12 years and take over for Mayor Michael Hancock at a difficult moment in the city as crime, homelessness and affordability challenge its image. The election likely won't be decided until a June 6 runoff. Current Mayor Michael Hancock has reached his term limit after having been in Read Hansens responses to our questionnaire. This article contains new, firsthand information uncovered by its reporter(s). CBS News Colorado reporter Marissa Armas spoke to Denver mayoral candidate Deborah "Debbie" Ortega. Gov. They would leave behind the more progressive candidates in a largely left-leaning contestant field. Hes built homes in the city for over 20 years, and wants to see faster, more affordable permitting, along with other incentives for developers to build affordable housing. In these weird times, the local vigilance, the local context, the local flavor its powered through your donations. A total of 29 people filed paperwork to run and 17 candidates obtained enough signatures to get their names on the ballot. Gov. All of the candidates are also vying for the political post that's become a steppingstone for ambitious politicians. Home prices have dropped from this time last year. Ballet dancer and singer songwriter Paul Fiorino, who ran unsuccessfully for governor five times, for senator once and for mayor twice. And the outgoing incumbent's endorsee in the race for District 4 has more than 50% of the vote so far. Denver Mayoral Candidate Mike Johnston looks ahead to the runoff election 02:50 "We do have the same problems that San Francisco and Seattle face," said Johnston, after taking the lead Tuesday night. Wolf has not returned a completed candidate questionnaire. Denver's election delivered a collective message from voters: Homelessness and crime are major concerns, but pragmatic solutions are preferred over drastic course corrections pitched by candidates at the far reaches of the political spectrum. The fear that undergirds the race is clear: Denver -- the fast-growing, relatively young, business and tech hub of the U.S. Mountain West - is tumbling toward a fate similar to that of other major cities. Current Mayor Michael Hancock has reached his term limit after having been in office for twelve years, making this only the fifth mayoral election in Denver since the 1950s without an incumbent candidate. Heres what to know about the mayors race. One candidate on the ballot, Kwame Spearman, has since dropped out of the race. What's the big deal? WebThe 2023 Denver mayoral election will be held on April 4, 2023 to elect the mayor of Denver, Colorado, with a runoff on June 6 of the top two candidates if none gets a majority in the first round. Hes also a prolific fundraiser. Mike Johnston and Kelly Brough are atop Denver's crowded mayoral field and look poised to advance to a runoff election in June. The pieces of legislation would give municipalities, including Denver, the power to impose rent control and allow safe injection sites. For the first time in 12 years, the powerful mayors office will be fully up for grabs. 
More voting results for the mayor's race, City Council at-large and several districts were released on Wednesday. CdeBaca is no stranger to a runoff race.
But another $1.2 million is aimed at city council contests. Most candidates, including Johnston and Brough, said they would enforce the ban.
Get the latest results in the race for Denver mayor in the citys April 4, 2023 municipal election. In a field of 17, no one candidate is the front-runner in the 2023 race for mayor. The election is April 4. Denver Mayoral Candidate Mike Johnston looks ahead to the runoff election 02:50 "We do have the same problems that San Francisco and Seattle face," said Johnston, after taking the lead Tuesday night. Denvers mayor is the most powerful elected official in the state, She currently leads Emerge Colorado, recruiting and training Democratic women to win elections. But the next mayor will hopefully make Denver a safer, more vibrant and affordable place, managing the likely continued growth of the city while keeping the people who already live here from being displaced. Together, we can reimagine a city that works for all of us.. Election results for the Denver mayoral race Mayor - Precinct Leader Map 2023 Mapbox OpenStreetMap City & County of Denver - 2023 Municipal General Election Map Graph Table Navigation (click to expand) Mayor - Citywide Votes Al Gardner Andy Rougeot Aurelio Martinez Chris Hansen Deborah "Debbie" Ortega Ean Thomas Tafoya James Walsh Kelly Brough 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Sixteen Denver mayoral candidates brought in more than $6.6 million and spent more than $5.7 million through March 29, the final campaign finance reporting deadline before Tuesdays election, while spending by outside groups in the contest neared $3.6 million through Sunday. You can find the full 2023 Denver election results here. They would leave behind the more progressive candidates in a largely left-leaning field. Sharing our About page with your own personal comments could really help us out. Read Johnstons responses to our questionnaire. Hes running as a law-and-order candidate and is the rare registered Republican in the nonpartisan race in Blue Denver. As mayor, he said hed keep the urban camping ban, and focus on building housing faster. Thats who I am and who I always will be.. I definitely dont agree with that, Gardner said. His priority is clear: Encampments, encampments, encampments., Heres his promise to Denver: I will restore competent leadership and attract a superior team to make Denver safer, cleaner and smarter. Shes the only mayoral candidate to receive the $750,000 maximum from the Fair Elections Fund. Andy Rougeot, who was in fourth, conceded on Wednesday afternoon. Candidates raised $6.6 million and outside groups spent nearly $3.7 million. If no candidate wins 50% of the vote in the mayoral contest or the five council races that have more than two candidates, the top two finishers in those races will go to a runoff election on June 6. In 2018, Hoffman gave $1 million to a state-level super PAC supporting Johnstons Democratic gubernatorial primary bid. The question of whether to enforce Denver's camping ban, which is aimed at curtailing homelessness and a legacy of Hancock's administration, has divided the contestants. Support local journalism by becoming a member. In 2019, five mayoral candidates raised a total of $4.6 million for the municipal election and runoff. She was raised in Germany and has worked as a caretaker and a secretary. The mayor sets the budget for the city and oversees operations of Denver International Airport, the police department, the sheriffs office, the Department of Public Safety and more than 11,000 city employees. She currently leads Emerge Colorado, recruiting and training Democratic women to win elections. He grew up in Cole and Five Points, and has worked as a neighborhood organizer, advocating for more input from registered neighborhood organizations. Established in 1980, Pleasant Ridge's goal is to serve the English and Western rider. Hes also sued the city for police brutality. 4:43 PM / April 4, 2023 16 candidates in Denver mayor's race There are 16 candidates for mayor. Martinez has not returned a completed candidate questionnaire. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. The stakes are high, said Ty Robertson, an engineer in Denver and Johnston supporter. Her rsum includes a year as the Chief Strategy Officer at the Metropolitan State University of Denver, a decade as CEO of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, and time as then-Mayor John Hickenloopers chief of staff. P7_LSMop('p7LSM_2',3,0,100,500,1,1,1,1,0,1,5,1,0,1,0,0,0,100,1); DENVER, CO - APRIL 4 : Kelly Brough, a Denver mayoral candidate, is in election night watch party at Reel Works in Denver, Colorado on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. The election likely wont be decided until a June 6 runoff. DENVER, CO - APRIL 4 : Mike Johnston, a Denver mayoral candidate, hugs supporters during the watch party at the Maven Hotel in Denver, Colorado on Friday, April 4, 2023. The Unaffiliated is our twice-weekly newsletter on Colorado politics and policy. Spearman was the sole mayoral candidate to make the ballot who stepped down before election day. Otterson Lake Farm also provides a large heated tack room, with saddle racks, blanket/pad racks, personal lockers, feed containment area, and new stairs leading into the hay loft area. Lisa Caldern, the third-place candidate in the 2019 mayoral race, has been rabble-rousing since childhood. The election is April 4. Aurelio Martinez doesnt have your typical political background; hes a former boxer, boxing coach and CEO of Inside Boxing. But Advancing Denver, a super PAC supporting him, has spent more than $2.3 million. Denver residents are deciding who will be the citys next mayor out of an unusually crowded pool of candidates. If no candidate wins a majority of votes, there will be a runoff in June between the two candidates with the highest numbers of votes. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. / CBS Colorado. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Denver's mayoral race is so crowded the candidates would fill half a city bus. If youd miss Denverite if it disappeared tomorrow, donate today. There were eight candidates in 2011. Denverite members have made the decision to financially support local journalism that matters to you. This includes directly interviewing sources and research / analysis of primary source documents. DENVER Tuesday is Election Day in Denver, and polls open up at 7 a.m. for the 2023 Municipal General Election.Race for mayors office. Live updates from FOX31 KDVR and Colorados Very Own Channel 2 KWGN. Why it matters: One of the them will serve as the city's first new mayor in 12 years and take over for Mayor Michael Hancock at a difficult moment in the city as crime, homelessness and affordability challenge its image. The election likely won't be decided until a June 6 runoff. Current Mayor Michael Hancock has reached his term limit after having been in Read Hansens responses to our questionnaire. This article contains new, firsthand information uncovered by its reporter(s). CBS News Colorado reporter Marissa Armas spoke to Denver mayoral candidate Deborah "Debbie" Ortega. Gov. They would leave behind the more progressive candidates in a largely left-leaning contestant field. Hes built homes in the city for over 20 years, and wants to see faster, more affordable permitting, along with other incentives for developers to build affordable housing. In these weird times, the local vigilance, the local context, the local flavor its powered through your donations. A total of 29 people filed paperwork to run and 17 candidates obtained enough signatures to get their names on the ballot. Gov. All of the candidates are also vying for the political post that's become a steppingstone for ambitious politicians. Home prices have dropped from this time last year. Ballet dancer and singer songwriter Paul Fiorino, who ran unsuccessfully for governor five times, for senator once and for mayor twice. And the outgoing incumbent's endorsee in the race for District 4 has more than 50% of the vote so far. Denver Mayoral Candidate Mike Johnston looks ahead to the runoff election 02:50 "We do have the same problems that San Francisco and Seattle face," said Johnston, after taking the lead Tuesday night. Wolf has not returned a completed candidate questionnaire. Denver's election delivered a collective message from voters: Homelessness and crime are major concerns, but pragmatic solutions are preferred over drastic course corrections pitched by candidates at the far reaches of the political spectrum. The fear that undergirds the race is clear: Denver -- the fast-growing, relatively young, business and tech hub of the U.S. Mountain West - is tumbling toward a fate similar to that of other major cities. Current Mayor Michael Hancock has reached his term limit after having been in office for twelve years, making this only the fifth mayoral election in Denver since the 1950s without an incumbent candidate. Heres what to know about the mayors race. One candidate on the ballot, Kwame Spearman, has since dropped out of the race. What's the big deal? WebThe 2023 Denver mayoral election will be held on April 4, 2023 to elect the mayor of Denver, Colorado, with a runoff on June 6 of the top two candidates if none gets a majority in the first round. Hes also a prolific fundraiser. Mike Johnston and Kelly Brough are atop Denver's crowded mayoral field and look poised to advance to a runoff election in June. The pieces of legislation would give municipalities, including Denver, the power to impose rent control and allow safe injection sites. For the first time in 12 years, the powerful mayors office will be fully up for grabs. More voting results for the mayor's race, City Council at-large and several districts were released on Wednesday. CdeBaca is no stranger to a runoff race.