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The Boulder County Clerk will start mailing ballots to voters on October 11.
ELECTION DAY is Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
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— PRESIDENT / VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES —
Kamala Harris / Tim Walz
(website)
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— US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 2 —
Joe Neguse
(website)
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— STATE BOARD of EDUCATION, CD2 —
Kathy Gebhardt
(website)
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— REGENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, AT LARGE —
Elliott Hood
(website)
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— STATE SENATOR, DISTRICT 17 —
Sonya Jaquez Lewis
(website)
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— STATE SENATOR, DISTRICT 18 —
Judy Amabile
(website)
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— STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 10 —
Junie Joseph
(website)
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— STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 11 —
Karen McCormick
(website)
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— STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 12 —
Kyle Brown
(website)
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— STATE HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 19 —
Jillaire McMillan
(website)
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— STATE HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 49 —
Lesley Smith
(website)
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— BOULDER COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY —
Michael Dougherty
(website)
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— RTD BOARD DIRECTOR, DISTRICT I —
Karen Benker
(website)
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— BOULDER COUNTY COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 1 —
Claire Levy
(website)
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— BOULDER COUNTY COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 2 —
Marta Loachamin
(website)
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— BOULDER COUNTY CORONER —
Jeff Martin
(website)
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Registered Democrats running in the following races are listed below, and in the order they appear on the ballot.
Please note: there might be other races and candidates listed on your own ballot, depending on which city, town, ward or district you live in. We've linked to candidate, and city or town websites throughout, where available.
City of Louisville City Council Ward 1 (1-year term)
Joshua Sroge
(website)
(Vote for One. There is one other candidate on the ballot for this race.
A complete list of candidates can be found, here.)
Town of Erie — Mayor (4-year term)
Justin Brooks
(Vote for One. There is one other candidate on the ballot for this race.
A complete list of races and candidates can be found, here.)
Town of Erie — Town Council District 1 (4- and 2-year terms*)
Anil Pesaramelli
(website)
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Richard Garcia
(Vote for no more than Two. There are two other candidates on the ballot for the District 1 race.
There are four candidates on the ballot for District 2. Erie voters will be electing 2 Council Members per District. *The individual with the highest number of votes in each district will be elected for 4 years and the individual with the second highest number of votes will be elected for 2 years.
A complete list of races and candidates can be found, here.)
Town of Superior — Trustee (4-year term)
Jason Serbu
(website)
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Mike Foster
(website)
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Gregory D. Horowitz
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Bob McCool
(website)
(Vote for no more than Three. There are three other candidates on the ballot for this race.
A complete list of candidates on the ballot can be found, here.)
— JUDICIAL RETENTION QUESTIONS —
Boulder County is the 20th Judicial District. For 2024, on the state level, you will have judge retention questions for three Colorado Supreme Court Judges, five Colorado Court of Appeals Judges, four 20th Judicial District Court Judges, and one Boulder County Court Judge (vote "yes" or "no" for retention for each). Please go to the newly updated judicialperformance.colorado.gov > click "find a judge" then click "Boulder County" to find information about all the judges on your ballot.
BCDP recommends YES* on AMENDMENT G
Modify Property Tax Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities
PLACED ON THE BALLOT BY THE COLORADO STATE LEGISLATURE
Reduce property taxes for some veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces with a disability.
* On 9/11/24, the BCDP Executive Committee voted in support of Amendment G by 2/3rds supermajority vote, as per our two part voting process.
Description — Amendment G makes a change to the state constitution in order to extend eligibility for the homestead exemption to veterans who have unemployability status. Currently, veterans can only qualify for the exemption if they have a service-connected disability rated as 100 percent.
For more information and resources about this measure,
click button, below, then find "Amendment G" in the navigation panel to the left (Ctrl+F for Windows, Command+F for Mac), under "Headings":
2024 BCDP Ballot Measures Guide
BCDP recommends YES* on AMENDMENT H
Judicial Discipline Procedures and Confidentiality
PLACED ON THE BALLOT BY THE COLORADO STATE LEGISLATURE
Create an independent adjudicative board to preside over ethical misconduct hearings involving judges and allow for increased public access to judicial discipline proceedings and records
* On 9/11/24, the BCDP Executive Committee voted in support of Amendment H by 2/3rds supermajority vote,
as per our two part voting process.
Description — Amendment H is a Colorado initiative that aims to increase the transparency, independence, and integrity of the judicial discipline process. The amendment's goals include:
Improving public trust: The amendment seeks to increase public confidence in the courts.
Enhancing autonomy: The amendment aims to reduce the direct influence and oversight that judges have over the discipline of their colleagues.
Improving the process: The amendment is based on the idea that judicial discipline has historically been largely self-regulated, which has led to challenges with oversight and self-protection.
The amendment's rules for judicial discipline proceedings are expected to include: standards and degree of proof, confidential reporting procedures, and complainant rights.
For more information and resources about this measure,
click button, below, then find "Amendment H" in the navigation panel to the left (Ctrl+F for Windows, Command+F for Mac), under "Headings":
2024 BCDP Ballot Measures Guide
BCDP recommends YES* on AMENDMENT I
Constitutional Bail Exception for First Degree Murder
PLACED ON THE BALLOT BY THE COLORADO STATE LEGISLATURE
Restore the ability of judges to deny bail to people charged with first degree murder when certain criteria are met.
* On 9/11/24, the BCDP Executive Committee voted in support of Amendment I by 2/3rds supermajority vote,
as per our two part voting process.
For more information and resources about this measure,
click button, below, then find "Amendment I" in the navigation panel to the left (Ctrl+F for Windows, Command+F for Mac), under "Headings":
2024 BCDP Ballot Measures Guide
BCDP recommends YES* on AMENDMENT J
Repealing the Definition of Marriage in the Constitution
PLACED ON THE BALLOT BY THE COLORADO STATE LEGISLATURE
Repeal the definition that states only a union of one man and one woman is a valid or recognized marriage in Colorado.
* On 9/11/24, the BCDP Executive Committee voted in support of Amendment J by 2/3rds supermajority vote,
as per our two part voting process.
For more information and resources about this measure,
click button, below, then find "Amendment J" in the navigation panel to the left (Ctrl+F for Windows, Command+F for Mac), under "Headings":
2024 BCDP Ballot Measures Guide
BCDP recommends YES* on AMENDMENT K
Modify Constitutional Election Deadlines
PLACED ON THE BALLOT BY THE COLORADO STATE LEGISLATURE
Amending the Colorado Constitution to make deadlines one week earlier for citizens to submit signatures for initiative and referendum petitions, and for judges to file declarations of intent to seek another term, and require that the content of ballot measures be published in local newspapers 30 days earlier than under current law.
* On 9/11/24, the BCDP Executive Committee voted in support of Amendment K by 2/3rds supermajority vote,
as per our two part voting process.
For more information and resources about this measure,
click button, below, then find "Amendment K" in the navigation panel to the left (Ctrl+F for Windows, Command+F for Mac), under "Headings":
2024 BCDP Ballot Measures Guide
BCDP recommends YES* on AMENDMENT 79
Constitutional Right to Abortion
PLACED ON THE BALLOT BY CITIZEN INITIATIVE
Previously known as Initiative 89, Amendment 79 proposes amending the Colorado Constitution to make abortion a constitutional right in Colorado and repeal the existing constitutional ban on state and local government funding for abortion services.
* On 9/11/24, the BCDP Executive Committee voted in support of Amendment 79 by 2/3rds supermajority vote,
as per our two part voting process.
NOTE: The Colorado Democratic Party (CDP) and the Boulder County Democratic Party (BCDP) both endorsed Initiative 89 when it was in the petition phase.
For more information and resources about this measure,
click button, below, then find "Amendment 79" in the navigation panel to the left (Ctrl+F for Windows, Command+F for Mac), under "Headings":
2024 BCDP Ballot Measures Guide
BCDP recommends NO* on AMENDMENT 80
Constitutional Right to School Choice
PLACED ON THE BALLOT BY CITIZEN INITIATIVE
Create the right to school choice for children in kindergarten through twelfth grade (K-12) and create the right for parents to direct the education of their children, and define school choice to include public neighborhood and charter schools, private schools, home schools, open enrollment options, and future innovations in education.
* On 9/11/24, the BCDP Executive Committee voted in opposition of Amendment 80 by 2/3rds supermajority vote,
as per our two part voting process.
Rationale against — The Colorado Constitution already guarantees a free public education, and Colorado already has robust school choice laws that allow parents to choose from many public school options, or choose to educate their children in private or home schools. The measure may conflict with current law prohibiting public funding for private education and will require interpretation by the courts. Ultimately, this could result in redirecting funding from public schools to private and home schools
For more information and resources about this measure,
click button, below, then find "Amendment 80" in the navigation panel to the left (Ctrl+F for Windows, Command+F for Mac), under "Headings":
2024 BCDP Ballot Measures Guide
BCDP recommends YES* on PROPOSITION JJ
Retain Additional Sports Betting Tax Revenue
PLACED ON THE BALLOT BY THE COLORADO STATE LEGISLATURE
Allow the state to keep sports betting tax revenue above the amount previously approved by voters, and use this money for water projects, rather than refunding it to casinos and sports betting operators.
* On 9/11/24, the BCDP Executive Committee voted in support of Proposition JJ by 2/3rds supermajority vote,
as per our two part voting process.
For more information and resources about this measure,
click button, below, then find "Proposition JJ" in the navigation panel to the left (Ctrl+F for Windows, Command+F for Mac), under "Headings":
2024 BCDP Ballot Measures Guide
BCDP recommends YES* on PROPOSITION KK
Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax
PLACED ON THE BALLOT BY THE COLORADO STATE LEGISLATURE
Create a new state tax on firearms sellers equal to 6.5 percent of their sales of firearms, firearm parts, and ammunition, and exempts this money from the state’s revenue limit as a voter-approved revenue change. Use the new tax revenue to fund crime victim support services, mental health services for veterans and youth, and school safety programs.
* On 9/11/24, the BCDP Executive Committee voted in support of Proposition KK by 2/3rds supermajority vote,
as per our two part voting process.
For more information and resources about this measure,
click button, below, then find "Proposition KK" in the navigation panel to the left (Ctrl+F for Windows, Command+F for Mac), under "Headings":
2024 BCDP Ballot Measures Guide
BCDP recommends NO POSITION* on PROPOSITION 127
Prohibit Bobcat, Lynx, and Mountain Lion Hunting
PLACED ON THE BALLOT BY CITIZEN INITIATIVE
Prohibit the hunting or trapping of bobcats, lynx, and mountain lions. Continue to permit the killing of these animals under certain circumstances; and establish penalties for violations.
* On 9/11/24, the BCDP Executive Committee voted to not take a position on Proposition 127 by a simple majority vote, as per our two part voting process.
For more information and resources about this measure,
click button, below, then find "Proposition 127" in the navigation panel to the left (Ctrl+F for Windows, Command+F for Mac), under "Headings":
2024 BCDP Ballot Measures Guide
BCDP recommends NO* on PROPOSITION 128
Parole Eligibility for Crimes of Violence
PLACED ON THE BALLOT BY THE COLORADO STATE LEGISLATURE
Increase the amount of prison time (from 75% to 85%) a person convicted of certain crimes of violence must serve before becoming eligible for discretionary parole or earned time reductions; and make a person convicted of a third crime of violence ineligible for discretionary parole or earned time reductions.
* On 9/11/24, the BCDP Executive Committee voted to oppose Proposition 128 by 2/3rds supermajority vote,
as per our two part voting process.
Rationale against — A “no” vote on Proposition 128 keeps the current requirement that a person convicted of certain crimes of violence serve 75 percent of their sentence in prison before being eligible for discretionary parole, minus earned time for progressing in personal, professional, or educational programs.
For more information and resources about this measure,
click button, below, then find "Proposition 128" in the navigation panel to the left (Ctrl+F for Windows, Command+F for Mac), under "Headings":
2024 BCDP Ballot Measures Guide
BCDP recommends NO* on PROPOSITION 129
Establishing Veterinary Professional Associates
PLACED ON THE BALLOT BY CITIZEN INITIATIVE
Create the state-regulated profession of veterinary professional associate in the field of veterinary care; and outline the minimum education and qualifications required to become a veterinary professional associate.
* On 9/11/24, the BCDP Executive Committee voted to oppose Proposition 129 by 2/3rds supermajority vote,
as per our two part voting process.
Rationale against — The Colorado State Legislature has worked with stakeholders, over 2 sessions, recently passing 2 bills, addressing the lack of veterinarians and cost of using vet services statewide, and is bringing more legislation forward in the coming term to study and solve this issue with well-crafted and thoughtful bill making. Conversely, under Proposition 129, a Veterinary Professional Associate (VPA) would have minimal training through a mostly online program and a brief internship. Therefore, professional veterinarians believe the quality of care pets receive would be compromised. With far less rigorous training than the extensive education and hands-on experience that licensed veterinarians undergo, allowing VPAs to perform complex veterinary procedures, including surgeries, puts pets at risk of misdiagnosis and inadequate treatment. Moreover, the creation of this position misleads voters into thinking it fills a necessary role, while in reality, it creates a job that does not meet the high standards required for veterinary care. Proposition 129 benefits colleges and special interests financially, while leaving students burdened with student loans, and facing limited job security due to varying state regulations, caretakers financially burdened, and pets inadequately cared for.
For more information and resources about this measure,
click button, below, then find "Proposition 129" in the navigation panel to the left (Ctrl+F for Windows, Command+F for Mac), under "Headings":
2024 BCDP Ballot Measures Guide
BCDP recommends NO* on PROPOSITION 130
Funding for Law Enforcement
PLACED ON THE BALLOT BY CITIZEN INITIATIVE
Direct the state to spend $350 million to help recruit, train, and retain local law enforcement officers. Provide an additional benefit for families of officers killed in the line of duty.
* On 9/11/24, the BCDP Executive Committee voted to oppose Proposition 130 by 2/3rds supermajority vote,
as per our two part voting process.
Rationale against — The measure does not create a new revenue source to fund this mandate, even though Proposition 130 directs the state to provide $350 million in additional funding to local law enforcement agencies. 10 times the amount of recent state funding on traditional policing is an irresponsible use of taxpayer dollars. In addition, Proposition 130 may not be implemented in a way local communities expect. The measure only explicitly requires the legislature to provide the death benefit, while the grant funding to local law enforcement agencies will depend on future legislative decisions. Local communities may anticipate levels of funding that the legislature cannot provide due to limited resources and differing priorities, creating uncertainty for local communities who will be unable to budget for this funding.
For more information and resources about this measure,
click button, below, then find "Proposition 130" in the navigation panel to the left (Ctrl+F for Windows, Command+F for Mac), under "Headings":
2024 BCDP Ballot Measures Guide
BCDP recommends NO* on PROPOSITION 131
Establishing All-Candidate primary and Ranked Choice Voting General Elections
PLACED ON THE BALLOT BY CITIZEN INITIATIVE
Create an all-candidate primary election for certain state and federal offices, where the top four
candidates advance to the general election; and allow voters to rank those candidates in the general election, with votes counted over multiple rounds to determine who wins the election.
* On 9/11/24, the BCDP Executive Committee voted to oppose Proposition 131 by 2/3rds supermajority vote,
as per our two part voting process.
Rationale against — The new election system proposed by Proposition 131 is more complex and expensive, than the current system Colorado voters are familiar with. Voters will have to vote in two different systems for each election and may receive multiple ballots. Taxpayers will pay for extensive voter education and outreach efforts. Even so, some voters will still be confused and will incorrectly fill out their ballots, which could change election winners. The complexity of counting ranked results could lead to questions about whether the results are fair. Political parties play an important role in our political system and should have their own primary elections to select candidates who reflect their beliefs and policy priorities. Unaffiliated voters can already participate in primary elections, so there is no need to open up primary elections in a way that further erodes the political parties’ ability to select their own candidates. The all-candidate primary may also force candidates to spend more on their campaigns in order to stand out in a larger field, inviting even more money into our political system.
For more information and resources about this measure,
click button, below, then find "Proposition 131" in the navigation panel to the left (Ctrl+F for Windows, Command+F for Mac), under "Headings":
2024 BCDP Ballot Measures Guide
BCDP recommends YES* on RTD Ballot Issue 7A
RTD Tabor De-Brucing Measure
Without imposing any new, or increasing any tax rate, shall the Regional Transportation District (RTD), as originally approved by the voters in 1999, be continued to permit RTD to retain revenue necessary to provide vital RTD services?
* On 9/11/24, the BCDP Executive Committee voted in support of RTD Ballot Issue 7A by 2/3rds supermajority vote, as per our two part voting process.
Description — The measure will not raise taxes. Ballot Measure 7A will allow RTD to continue to provide transportation choices, maintain current levels of bus and rail services, repair and improve rail lines, buses, bus stops, stations, and other infrastructure, maintain the availability of services for people with disabilities, provide transportation services for youth 19 years of age or younger at reduced or no fares, fund security and safety measures on RTD rail lines, and more.
For a more information and resources about this measure,
click button, below, then find "RTD Ballot Issue 7A" in the navigation panel to the left (Ctrl+F for Windows, Command+F for Mac), under "Headings":
2024 BCDP Ballot Measures Guide
The Boulder County Democratic Party Executive Committee voted to not take any positions on local ballot measures for the cities of Boulder, Lafayette, and Longmont; the towns of Erie, Lyons, or Superior; the St. Vrain Valley and Thompson School Districts, or other local districts — but we've listed all local measures that will be on the Boulder County ballot, below (your own ballot will reflect your districts), where information links are under most city, town, or district ballot measures. More resources for these measures can be found by clicking the button for the BCDP Ballot Measures Guide, below. Use the navigation panel to the left (Ctrl+F for Windows, Command+F for Mac), and under "Headings", click the name of the ballot measure:
2024 BCDP Ballot Measures Guide
City of Boulder Ballot Question 2C: Council Pay
City of Boulder Ballot Question 2D: Executive Sessions
City of Boulder Ballot Question 2E:
Boards and Commissions Changes
City of Boulder Ballot Measures information, here.
City of Lafayette Ballot Question 2A:
Police Collective Bargaining Ordinance
Lafayette Downtown Development Authority Ballot Question 6A:
Organization of a Downtown Development Authority
Lafayette Downtown Development Authority Ballot Issue 6B:
Authorize Downtown Development Authority to Collect, Retain and Expend Revenues
City of Lafayette Ballot Measures information, here.
City of Longmont Ballot Issue 3A:
Extension of City Open Space Tax
City of Longmont Ballot Issue 3A information, here.
Town of Erie Ballot Issue 3C:
Retail Marijuana
Town of Erie Ballot Issue 3C information, here.
Town of Lyons Ballot Question 2B:
Should the Town of Lyons have an ordinance requiring a vote of Lyons citizens to annex any property of less than five (5) acres that was subdivided from a larger tract after September 2000?
YES/FOR — NO/AGAINST
(No additional information found online)
Town of Superior Ballot Issue 3B: Sales and Use Tax
Town of Superior Ballot Issue 3B information, here.
St. Vrain Valley School District RE-1J Ballot Issue 5C: Bond Measure
St. Vrain Valley School District 2024 Bond Measure information, here.
Thompson School District R2-J Ballot Issue 5A
Thompson School District R2-J Ballot Issue 5B
Thompson School District 2024 Proposed Bond and Special Levy information, here.
Homestead Public Improvement District of Boulder County Ballot Issue 6D: Mill Levy Increase
St. Vrain and Left Hand Water Conservancy District Ballot Issue 7C: Tax Extension
With no increase in any district tax, shall the St. Vrain and Left Hand Water Conservancy District's existing tax imposed at a rate not to exceed 1.25 mills be extended for the same purposes of:
- protecting water quality and drinking water sources
- maintaining healthy rivers and creeks
- safeguarding and conserving drinking water supplies for local communities and local food production
- protecting forests that are critical to water supply and reduce the risk of wildfires
with such expenditures reported to the public in an annually published independent financial audit and overseen by a citizen committee and shall such tax proceeds be collected and spent by the district as voter approved revenue and spending changes in each year, without regard to any spending or revenue limitation contained in any Colorado law including the Colorado Constitution and Colorado revised statutes?
YES/FOR — NO/AGAINST
(No additional information found online)
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