Douglas County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
31 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 15 Douglas County races, led by the Douglas County Commissioner, District 1 contest.
County offices
Commissioner, District 1Jake Bockenfeld (R) · Irene Bonham (D)
Jake Bockenfeld Republican
- Reducing the local tax burden
- Preserving the county's small-town character
- Extending the county's Red Tape Commission to make it easier for employers
Per the campaign site.
About Jake Bockenfeld
Jake Bockenfeld is a candidate for Douglas County Commissioner, District 1, per his campaign site. He is a graduate of the University of Northern Colorado and currently serves as commercial operations manager for a concrete manufacturing company in Douglas County, overseeing more than 50 million dollars in annual business, per the site.
Irene Bonham Democratic
- Restoring trust and transparency in local government
- Transportation, water security and managing growth while preserving open space
- Expanding access to early childhood education and mental health resources
Per the campaign site.
About Irene Bonham
Bonham describes herself as a working mom, nonprofit leader and community advocate running for Douglas County Commissioner, District 1, per the campaign site.
Jake Bockenfeld (Republican), Irene Bonham (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Douglas County Commissioner, District 1, per the Douglas County Clerk's final official June 30, 2026 primary results (July 14, 2026). Bockenfeld won the Republican primary over John Diak, 55.85 to 44.15 percent; Bonham was unopposed in the Democratic primary; the seat is open.
Full race pageTreasurerTim Dietz (R) · Dan Smith (D)
Tim Dietz Republican
- Ensure every taxpayer dollar is accounted for with transparency
- Open records to the public on how county money is handled
Per the campaign site.
About Tim Dietz
Dietz serves as the District 6 town councilmember in Castle Rock, where he has worked on budget and community decisions, including completion of the Crystal Valley Interchange project, per the campaign site.
Dan Smith Democratic
- Transparency showing how property taxes compare and where they go
- Fiscal accountability and financial reporting to taxpayers
- Treating the treasurer's office as a financial, not political, role
Per the campaign site.
About Dan Smith
Dan Smith has more than 20 years of corporate finance experience with major banks and brokerages and has volunteered for seven years on Douglas County Board of Education advisory committees, per his campaign site. His earlier career included teaching, FBI work and humanitarian work in the Philippines.
Tim Dietz (Republican), Dan Smith (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Douglas County Treasurer, per the Douglas County Clerk's final official June 30, 2026 primary results (July 14, 2026). Dietz won the Republican primary over Meghann Silverthorn, 61.22 to 38.78 percent; Smith was unopposed in the Democratic primary.
Full race pageClerk and RecorderSheri Davis (R) · Jim Oehler (D)
Sheri Davis Republican Incumbent
Davis was elected Douglas County Clerk and Recorder in November 2022 and began her first term in January 2023, per Douglas County official government page. Davis is a fourth-generation Colorado native, per Douglas County official Clerk and Recorder materials. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Jim Oehler Democratic
- Elections that are open, fair and free from political influence
- Keeping politics out of election administration
- Improving public-records access and voter education outreach
Per the campaign site.
About Jim Oehler
Jim Oehler has more than 30 years of professional experience in journalism and engineering and holds a technical journalism degree from Colorado State University, per his campaign site. He serves on an AI advisory board at CU Colorado Springs.
Sheri Davis (Republican), Jim Oehler (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Douglas County Clerk and Recorder, per the Douglas County Clerk's final official June 30, 2026 primary results (July 14, 2026). Both were unopposed in their party primaries.
Full race pageAssessorToby Damisch (R) · Kara Garr (D)
Toby Damisch Republican Incumbent
- Use of technology in assessment operations
- Fiscal restraint
- Fair and transparent property valuation
Per the campaign site.
About Toby Damisch
Toby Damisch has served as Douglas County Assessor since 2023, after 25 years in the Assessor's Office including eight years as chief deputy, and is a candidate for reelection, per his campaign site. He holds a degree in urban planning and economics from Iowa State University, per the site.
Kara Garr Democratic
- Fair and accurate property valuations
- More transparency and communication about property evaluations
- A more accessible appeals process
Per the campaign site.
About Kara Garr
Garr has professional experience in public administration leading data-driven initiatives focused on transparency and accountability, per the campaign site. She holds a bachelor's degree in public service and a master's degree in public administration, per the campaign site.
Toby Damisch (Republican), Kara Garr (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Douglas County Assessor, per the Douglas County Clerk's final official June 30, 2026 primary results (July 14, 2026). Damisch was unopposed in the Republican primary and Garr in the Democratic primary.
Full race pageSheriffDarren M. Weekly (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Darren M. Weekly Republican Incumbent
Weekly has served as Douglas County Sheriff since being elected in 2022 and is seeking a second term, per Douglas County government. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Darren M. Weekly (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Douglas County Sheriff, per the Douglas County Clerk's final official June 30, 2026 primary results (July 14, 2026). No Democratic candidate appeared on the June 30 primary ballot for this office. Colorado prints unopposed candidates.
Full race pageSurveyorDarrell E. Roberts (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Darrell E. Roberts Republican Incumbent
Roberts has served as Douglas County Surveyor since being elected in 2022 and is seeking a second term, per Douglas County government. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Darrell E. Roberts (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Douglas County Surveyor, per the Douglas County Clerk's final official June 30, 2026 primary results (July 14, 2026). No Democratic candidate appeared on the June 30 primary ballot for this office. Colorado prints unopposed candidates.
Full race pageCoronerRaeann Brown (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Raeann Brown Republican Incumbent
Brown has served as Douglas County Coroner since being elected in 2022 and is seeking a second term, per Douglas County government. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Raeann Brown (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Douglas County Coroner, per the Douglas County Clerk's final official June 30, 2026 primary results (July 14, 2026). No Democratic candidate appeared on the June 30 primary ballot for this office. Colorado prints unopposed candidates.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Douglas County is split across 8 Colorado Senate and House districts.
Find your districts by addressColorado Senate: 3 districtsDistricts 4, 27, 30
Colorado Senate District 4Justin Kurth (D) · Teddy Collins (R)
Justin Kurth Democratic
- Focuses on veterans' care and outcomes
- Supports first responders and addressing staffing shortages in those positions
- Focuses on water infrastructure investment for the district's counties
Per the campaign site.
About Justin Kurth
Justin Kurth is a candidate for Colorado Senate District 4, per his campaign site. He is a Marine Corps veteran who served as a sergeant and spent nine years as a 911 dispatcher and communications training officer at the Colorado Springs Police Department, per his campaign site. He served as Regional Director for U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen, per his campaign site.
Teddy Collins Republican
- Supports individual liberty, personal responsibility and limited government
- Supports water security, forest health and wildfire prevention for the district
Per the campaign site.
About Teddy Collins
Teddy Collins is a candidate for Colorado Senate District 4, per his campaign site. He is a Colorado business owner and civic leader, per his campaign site.
Justin Kurth (Democratic), Teddy Collins (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Colorado Senate District 4. Not on the November ballot: Mark Baisley, the sitting member per the roster. Major-party nominees were chosen at the June 30 primary; minor-party nominees by assembly or petition and unaffiliated candidates by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageColorado Senate District 27Danielle Lammon (R) · Tom Sullivan (D) · Michele Poague (Libertarian)
Danielle Lammon Republican
Danielle Lammon is a candidate for Colorado Senate District 27, representing part of Arapahoe County including southeast Aurora and Centennial, per her campaign site.
Tom Sullivan Democratic Incumbent
- Gun violence prevention, including tracking of Extreme Risk Protection Orders
- Support for working families
- Public safety and safer communities
Per the campaign site.
About Tom Sullivan
Tom Sullivan is the incumbent Colorado State Senator for Senate District 27, per his campaign site. He served more than 30 years in federal service as a postal worker and U.S. Air Force veteran before serving first as a State Representative and now as State Senator, per his campaign site.
Michele Poague Libertarian
Michele Poague is the Libertarian candidate for Colorado Senate District 27 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list. Poague is the Libertarian candidate in Senate District 27, where Democratic incumbent Tom Sullivan is seeking reelection against Republican Danielle Lammon, per Colorado Times Recorder. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Danielle Lammon (Republican), Tom Sullivan (Democratic), Michele Poague (Libertarian) are on the November 3 ballot for Colorado Senate District 27; Tom Sullivan is the sitting member, per the General Assembly roster (leg.colorado.gov). Major-party nominees were chosen at the June 30 primary; minor-party nominees by assembly or petition and unaffiliated candidates by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageColorado Senate District 30John Carson (R) · Kevin Leung (D)
John Carson Republican Incumbent
John Carson is the Republican state senator for Senate District 30 in Douglas County, appointed to the seat by a Douglas County Republican vacancy committee on January 4, 2025, per Colorado Politics. He serves on the Committee on Legal Services and the Judiciary committee, and sponsored 16 bills in the 2026 session on criminal justice, state government and transportation, per the Colorado General Assembly. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Kevin Leung Democratic
- Supports good paying jobs and affordability for teachers, firefighters and workers
- Supports fully funded classrooms and fairly paid teachers
- Supports responsible growth that protects water and safety in Douglas County
Per the campaign site.
About Kevin Leung
Kevin Leung is a candidate for Colorado Senate District 30, per his campaign site. He immigrated from Hong Kong and has served on the Douglas County School Board and the South Metro Fire Rescue Board, per his campaign site. He owns a small business and has worked as an information technology professional, per his campaign site.
John Carson (Republican), Kevin Leung (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Colorado Senate District 30; John Carson is the sitting member, per the General Assembly roster (leg.colorado.gov). Major-party nominees were chosen at the June 30 primary; minor-party nominees by assembly or petition and unaffiliated candidates by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageColorado House: 5 districtsDistricts 39, 43, 44, 45, 61
Colorado House District 39Brandi Bradley (R) · Christian Schilder (D)
Brandi Bradley Republican Incumbent
- A healthy economy, affordable housing and safe streets
- Second Amendment protections, including HB26-1021
- Governing decisions she describes as rooted in the Constitution
Per the campaign site.
About Brandi Bradley
Brandi Bradley is the Republican state representative for House District 39 in Douglas County, a seat she has held since entering office in 2019 after two decades as a Douglas County resident raising four sons in the local schools, per her campaign site. She serves on the Health & Human Services and State, Civic, Military & Veterans Affairs committees and sponsored 15 bills in the 2026 session covering health care, occupational licensing and family law, per the Colorado General Assembly.
Christian Schilder Democratic
- Making Colorado more affordable for young professionals, recent graduates, families and seniors on fixed incomes
- A data-driven, constituent-focused approach informed by attending local government meetings across the district
Per the campaign site.
About Christian Schilder
Christian Schilder is a civil engineer who has designed water infrastructure, roads and taxiways at Denver International Airport, according to his campaign site. A Texas A&M University graduate based in Lone Tree, he is the Democratic candidate for Colorado House District 39, which includes Castle Pines, Franktown, Larkspur, Lone Tree, Roxborough and parts of Highlands Ranch and Parker.
Brandi Bradley (Republican), Christian Schilder (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Colorado House District 39; Brandi Bradley is the sitting member, per the General Assembly roster (leg.colorado.gov). Major-party nominees were chosen at the June 30 primary; minor-party nominees by assembly or petition and unaffiliated candidates by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageColorado House District 43Robert "Bob" Marshall (D) · Nate Marsh (R)
Robert "Bob" Marshall Democratic Incumbent
- Directing county funding toward services for people with severe disabilities
- Reforms to county commissioner elections
Per the campaign site.
About Robert "Bob" Marshall
Robert "Bob" Marshall is the Democratic candidate for Colorado House District 43 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list. Robert "Bob" Marshall is a sitting member for the district, per the General Assembly roster (leg.colorado.gov). Bob Marshall is the Democratic state representative for House District 43 in Highlands Ranch and a retired Marine Corps officer, per his campaign site. He serves on the Business Affairs & Labor and Finance committees and sponsored 10 bills in the 2026 session covering pension plans, healthcare contracting and veterans' benefits, per the Colorado General Assembly.
Nate Marsh Republican
- Increasing accountability for repeat violent offenders
- Reducing taxes and regulatory burdens on small businesses
- Supporting parental rights in education
Per the campaign site.
About Nate Marsh
Nate Marsh is a Senior Deputy District Attorney in Douglas County who has been part of the Family Violence Unit since 2021, prosecuting domestic violence cases, per Marsh's campaign site. Marsh earned a political science degree from TCU and a law degree from the University of Maryland, and previously worked at the Baltimore City State's Attorney Office, per the same source. Marsh was recognized as the Colorado District Attorney Council Faculty Member of the Year for training and advocacy work, per the campaign site.
Robert "Bob" Marshall (Democratic), Nate Marsh (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Colorado House District 43; Robert "Bob" Marshall is the sitting member, per the General Assembly roster (leg.colorado.gov). Major-party nominees were chosen at the June 30 primary; minor-party nominees by assembly or petition and unaffiliated candidates by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageColorado House District 44Anthony Hartsook (R) · Richard Bowness (D) · John H Sutton (Libertarian)
Anthony Hartsook Republican Incumbent
- Lower taxes and less bureaucracy to spur economic growth
- Supporting law enforcement for safe communities and schools
- Parental involvement in education decisions
Per the campaign site.
About Anthony Hartsook
Anthony Hartsook is the sitting State Representative for House District 44, first elected in 2022, and serves as House Minority Caucus Chair, per his campaign site. Hartsook is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel with 26 years of service, per the same source. He earned a master's degree in administration from Central Michigan University and a bachelor's degree in biology from Northern Arizona University, and served as a Legislative Affairs Assistant for a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, per his campaign site.
Richard Bowness Democratic
Richard Bowness is the Democratic candidate for Colorado House District 44 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
John H Sutton Libertarian
John H Sutton is the Libertarian candidate for Colorado House District 44 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list. Sutton is the Libertarian candidate for House District 44, a race that also includes Republican incumbent Anthony Hartsook and Democrat Richard Bowness, per Colorado Times Recorder. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Anthony Hartsook (Republican), Richard Bowness (Democratic), John H Sutton (Libertarian) are on the November 3 ballot for Colorado House District 44; Anthony Hartsook is the sitting member, per the General Assembly roster (leg.colorado.gov). Major-party nominees were chosen at the June 30 primary; minor-party nominees by assembly or petition and unaffiliated candidates by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageColorado House District 45Michael Clarkson (D) · Max Brooks (R) · Caryn Ann Harlos (Libertarian)
Michael Clarkson Democratic
Michael Clarkson is the Democratic candidate for Colorado House District 45 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Max Brooks Republican Incumbent
- Opposing tax increases and what he calls reckless state spending
- Addressing rising housing and insurance costs
- Education policy and school accountability
Per the campaign site.
About Max Brooks
Max Brooks is the Republican state representative for House District 45 in Douglas County, serving on the Business Affairs & Labor, Finance and Transportation, Housing & Local Government committees, per the Colorado General Assembly. He is sponsoring 6 bills in the 2026 session addressing foreclosure procedures, housing tax credits and gun rights, per the Colorado General Assembly.
Caryn Ann Harlos Libertarian
Caryn Ann Harlos is the Libertarian candidate for Colorado House District 45 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list. Harlos is the Libertarian candidate for House District 45, a race that also includes Republican incumbent Max Brooks and Democrat Michael Clarkson, per Colorado Times Recorder. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Michael Clarkson (Democratic), Max Brooks (Republican), Caryn Ann Harlos (Libertarian) are on the November 3 ballot for Colorado House District 45; Max Brooks is the sitting member, per the General Assembly roster (leg.colorado.gov). Major-party nominees were chosen at the June 30 primary; minor-party nominees by assembly or petition and unaffiliated candidates by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageColorado House District 61Scott Shamblin (R) · Eliza Hamrick (D) · Kevin Gulbranson (Libertarian)
Scott Shamblin Republican
Scott Shamblin is the Republican candidate for Colorado House District 61 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Eliza Hamrick Democratic Incumbent
Eliza Hamrick is the Democratic state representative for House District 61 in Arapahoe and Douglas counties and a former high school history and government teacher, per her campaign site. She serves on the Education and Health & Human Services committees and sponsored 16 bills in the 2026 session on higher education funding, child welfare and concurrent enrollment, per the Colorado General Assembly.
Kevin Gulbranson Libertarian
Kevin Gulbranson is the Libertarian candidate for Colorado House District 61 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list. Gulbranson previously ran as the Libertarian candidate for this seat in 2022 and is running again in 2026 in what the article calls a traditionally competitive district, per Colorado Times Recorder. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Scott Shamblin (Republican), Eliza Hamrick (Democratic), Kevin Gulbranson (Libertarian) are on the November 3 ballot for Colorado House District 61; Eliza Hamrick is the sitting member, per the General Assembly roster (leg.colorado.gov). Major-party nominees were chosen at the June 30 primary; minor-party nominees by assembly or petition and unaffiliated candidates by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageBallot questions
One local ballot question from official county, city and school district lists. Countywide questions appear on every ballot in Douglas County; city, school district and special-district questions only inside the jurisdiction named. Statewide measures are listed separately.
Douglas County Board of County Commissioners Expansion (citizen-initiated measure)Countywide · At an ongoing estimated annual expense of $760,000 to $1,300,000 from county revenue that supports public safety, transportation and essential county services, shall the membership of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners be increased from a three-member board to a five-member board?
At an ongoing estimated annual expense of $760,000 to $1,300,000 from county revenue that supports public safety, transportation and essential county services, shall the membership of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners be increased from a three-member board to a five-member board? A citizen-initiated measure asking Douglas County voters whether to expand the Board of County Commissioners from three to five members; if it passes, a companion question lets voters choose among five district-elected commissioners, three district plus two at-large commissioners, or five at-large commissioners, per the Douglas County News-Press. Source: https://www.castlerocknewspress.net/news/local-government/article_b1e6c877-1f6f-47d0-b925-76903c3326d0.html.
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Candidate roster last updated Sep 27, 2026 from official election sources.