The countdown is on: Colorado’s 2025 Coordinated Election is set for Tuesday, November 4. Voters will have a range of statewide and local decisions to make, from public school leadership to funding city projects.

Two Statewide Measures

Colorado voters will see two statewide ballot measures:

Proposition LL: Proposes changes related to funding the Healthy School Meals for All program.

Proposition MM: Seeks to generate revenue by adjusting certain tax deductions for high-income households, directing funds toward school meal programs and local food initiatives.

Denver Ballot: Schools, Bonds, and Other Measures

In Denver, voters will elect members to the Board of Education, including four seats that cover both at-large and district-specific representation. Candidates include Alex Magaña, Amy Klein Molk, “Ms. Deb” Sims Fard, Xochitl Gaytán, Scott Esserman, Michelle Quattlebaum, and more.

Denver voters will also consider the Vibrant Denver bond package, a set of five major bond issues totaling approximately $935 million. The ballot allows voters to make individual decisions on each bond:

2A – Transportation and Mobility:‍

Approximately $428 million for road and bridge repairs, traffic safety improvements, and multi-modal access enhancements.

2B – Parks and Recreation:
Approximately $174.75 million for upgrades to city parks, playgrounds, and recreational facilities.

2C – Health and Human Services:

Approximately $30.1 million for building a new family health center and expanding the children’s advocacy center.

2D – City Facilities: Approximately

$252.43 million for repairs and improvements to city infrastructure and facilities, including libraries, museums, and the zoo.

2E – Housing and Shelter:

Approximately $64.3 million for building housing to reduce rents and support affordable housing initiatives

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Other local measures include:

Question 2F: Renaming the city’s Department of Excise and Licensing to the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection.

Question 2G: Changing how Denver councilmembers are elected.

Referendum 310: Deciding whether to keep the ordinance that prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco.

Aurora voters will have several important decisions to make in the upcoming November 4, 2025, Coordinated Election.

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School Board Elections:

The candidates (listed alphabetically) are:

Ward I - Stephen Elkins, Reid Hettich, Gianina Horton, Leandra Steed

Ward II - Steve Sundberg (incumbent), Amy Wiles

Ward III - Marsha Berzins, Ruben Medina (incumbent)

At-large (top two vote-getters selected) - Rob Andrews, Watson Gomes, Alli Jackson, Danielle Jurinsky (incumbent), Amsalu Kassaw (incumbent)

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City Charter Amendments

Aurora City Council has approved placing the following questions on the November 4 ballot:

Gender-Neutral Language Amendment

Shall various articles of the City Charter be amended to replace gender-specific language with gender-neutral terms to promote clarity, equality, and consistency without changing the meaning or intent of any Charter provision? Aurora, CO

Council Vacancy Procedures Amendment

Shall the City Charter be amended to establish procedures for filling vacancies on the City Council based on the timing of the vacancy, including provisions for a special election in certain circumstances? Aurora, CO

Downtown Development Authority Election

In a separate mail ballot election, eligible voters within the proposed DDA boundaries will decide:

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Formation of the DDA:

Whether to establish a Downtown Development Authority to oversee revitalization and development efforts in the downtown area.

Tax Increment Financing (TIF):

Whether to allow the DDA to use Tax Increment Financing under Colorado’s Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) to fund development projects. Aurora, CO

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Key Election Information

Ballots will start mailing October 10. Voters can register, update their registration, or track their ballot at GoVoteColorado.gov or check Denver-specific details at DenverVotes.org.

With both statewide measures and local decisions on the table, Colorado voters will have the opportunity to shape policies and projects that impact their daily lives — from school meals to city infrastructure.

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