2027 Denver mayoral election
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The 2027 Denver mayoral election will be held in April 2027. Incumbent Democratic mayor Mike Johnston is running for re-election to a second term in office.
General election
Candidates
Declared
- Lisa Calderón (Democratic), co-chair of the Colorado Working Families Party State Committee and candidate for mayor in 2019 and 2023[1]
- Mike Johnston (Democratic), incumbent mayor[2]
- Shontel Lewis (Democratic), city councilor for the 8th district[3]
- Aurelio Martinez, tech worker and candidate for mayor in 2023[1]
- Durango Dank[4]
- Graylon Millen Cole[4]
- Samantha Nazish[4]
- Kenneth Simpson[4]
- Xander Thomas[4]
- Robert Treta (Independent), property builder and candidate for mayor in 2023[4]
Endorsements
Shontel Lewis
- Organizations
References
- 1 2 Erblat, Austen (February 3, 2026). "Lisa Calderón announces bid for Denver mayor". CBS News. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
- ↑ Frank, John; Alvarez, Alayna (July 24, 2024). "Denver's mayor steps into national spotlight". Axios. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
Johnston spokesperson Jordan Fuja tells us he is 'definitely planning on running for a second term'
- ↑ Parkins, Katie (July 17, 2026). "Shontel Lewis running for Denver mayor in 2027 election". KMGH-TV. Retrieved July 30, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Candidate and Initiative Tracking", Denver Government, retrieved July 30, 2026
- ↑ Zialcita, Paolo (August 26, 2026). "Denver DSA endorses Shontel Lewis in her bid to unseat Mayor Mike Johnston". Denverite. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
External links
Official campaign websites