Douglas County, Colorado

Douglas County Commissioner, District 1

2 candidates are tracked for Douglas County Commissioner, District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jake Bockenfeld and Irene Bonham. Candidate information follows official Douglas County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

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Jake Bockenfeld

Republican

Top priorities

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 reported by Discover DougCo, describing his campaign platform.

Biography

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.

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Irene Bonham

Democratic

Top priorities

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.

Biography

Bonham describes herself as a working mom, nonprofit leader and community advocate running for Douglas County Commissioner, District 1, per the campaign site.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Douglas County Commissioner, District 1 in 2026?

When is the Douglas County Commissioner, District 1 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.

How do I see my exact Douglas County ballot?

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Verify this race

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

Jake Bockenfeld, full profile Irene Bonham, full profile Official Colorado election office