Weld County, Colorado

Weld County Commissioner District 2

One candidate is tracked for Weld County Commissioner District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Scott James. Candidate information follows official Weld County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Incumbent Republican District 2 Commissioner and current Board Chair Scott James won his party's June 30, 2026 primary unopposed with 11,228 votes; no Democrat filed, per the county's certified primary Election Summary Report (July 16, 2026, marked Official Results). James advances as the only major-party nominee found; no minor-party or unaffiliated petition candidate was located as of this writing.

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.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Scott James, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Scott James

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Scott James is a fourth-generation Colorado native raised in LaSalle who holds degrees from Northeastern Junior College, Aims Community College and Colorado State University, per the county's official biography. He spent 36 years as a radio personality before joining the Weld County Board of County Commissioners, and previously served on Johnstown's Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council before being elected Johnstown mayor in 2016. He represents District 2 and currently chairs the board. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Weld County Commissioner District 2 in 2026?

When is the Weld County Commissioner District 2 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 Weld County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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