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Jefferson County, Colorado

Jefferson County Assessor

2 candidates are tracked for Jefferson County Assessor on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Andy Kerr and Vera King. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Current Assessor Scot Kersgaard is not seeking reelection, per Jefferson County's official leadership page. Democratic nominee Andy Kerr, currently the sitting County Commissioner for District 2, faces Republican nominee Vera King for the open seat, per each party's 2026 candidate pages. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

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 Jefferson County votes on this seat.

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Andy Kerr

Andy Kerr

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Fair and accurate property tax assessments
  • Growing the local economy for working families and small businesses
  • Preserving Jefferson County's open space program

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Kerr is a teacher and community leader active with the Jefferson County Democratic party, per the campaign site. Kerr is running for Jefferson County Assessor, per the campaign site.

Vera King

Republican

Biography

King is the Republican nominee for Jefferson County Assessor and faces Democrat Andy Kerr in November 2026, per GoodParty.org candidate profile. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Jefferson County Assessor in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Jefferson County Assessor on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Andy Kerr and Vera King. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Jefferson 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.

How do I see my exact Jefferson County ballot?

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

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Candidate profiles
Andy Kerr, full profileVera King, full profileOfficial Colorado election office