Arapahoe County, Colorado

Arapahoe County Assessor

2 candidates are tracked for Arapahoe County Assessor on the November 3, 2026 ballot: PK Kaiser and Jesse Lind. Candidate information follows official Arapahoe County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Democratic incumbent PK Kaiser was unopposed in his June 30, 2026 primary (77,117 votes, 100%). Republican Jesse Lind was also unopposed in his primary (35,284 votes, 100%). Both advance to the November 3, 2026 general election, per the certified primary summary report.

What this office does

Property assessor. The assessor determines the taxable value of every parcel of real estate and, in many states, of business property, using state-set methods and market data. Those values, multiplied by rates set by other elected bodies, produce property tax bills. The assessor also administers exemptions such as homestead or senior exemptions.

This race. Every voter in Arapahoe County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, PK Kaiser, is on the ballot.

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PK Kaiser

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Streamlining applications for the senior and disabled veteran property tax exemptions
Fair, consistent property valuations using data analytics
A fully digital transparency portal for tracking assessment cycles

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Kaiser is the sitting Arapahoe County Assessor, per the county's official assessor page. He holds an MBA and MS and has more than 20 years of experience, including as a former USPS real estate manager and Colorado tax examiner, per his campaign site. He was unopposed for re-election to a second term in the Democratic primary, per the certified summary report.

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Jesse Lind

Republican

Top priorities

Unified data systems to replace scattered spreadsheets in the assessor's office
Clearer tax bills and shifting the burden of proof to the county during appeals
Fair, explainable property valuation outcomes

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Lind is a software engineer, military veteran, and former paramedic, per his campaign site. He was unopposed in the June 30, 2026 Republican primary in Arapahoe County Assessor, per the certified summary report.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Arapahoe County Assessor in 2026?

When is the Arapahoe County Assessor election in Colorado?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Colorado are on the Colorado election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Arapahoe County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

PK Kaiser, full profile Jesse Lind, full profile Official Colorado election office