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Douglas County, Colorado

Douglas County Assessor

2 candidates are tracked for Douglas County Assessor on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Toby Damisch and Kara Garr. Candidate information follows official Douglas County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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 Douglas County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Toby Damisch, is on the ballot.

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Toby Damisch

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Use of technology in assessment operations
  • Fiscal restraint
  • Fair and transparent property valuation

Per the campaign site.

Biography

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

Kara Garr

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Fair and accurate property valuations
  • More transparency and communication about property evaluations
  • A more accessible appeals process

Per the campaign site.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Douglas County Assessor in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Douglas County Assessor on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Toby Damisch and Kara Garr. Candidate information follows official Douglas County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Douglas 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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Candidate roster from official Douglas County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Toby Damisch, full profileKara Garr, full profileOfficial Colorado election office