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Douglas County, Colorado

Douglas County Treasurer

2 candidates are tracked for Douglas County Treasurer on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tim Dietz and Dan Smith. Candidate information follows official Douglas County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

What this office does

County treasurer. The county treasurer collects property taxes and other revenue, holds the county's funds, and invests them under state rules. The treasurer distributes tax collections to the county, cities, school districts and special districts that levy them. The office is a custodian of public money, not the body that sets the tax rate.

This race. Every voter in Douglas County votes on this seat.

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Tim Dietz

Tim Dietz

Republican

Top priorities
  • Ensure every taxpayer dollar is accounted for with transparency
  • Open records to the public on how county money is handled

Per the campaign site.

Biography

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

Dan Smith

Democratic

Top priorities
  • 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.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Douglas County Treasurer in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Douglas County Treasurer on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tim Dietz and Dan Smith. Candidate information follows official Douglas County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Douglas County Treasurer 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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