Preliminary results from the City and County of Denver’s coordinated election show broad voter support for a slate of local ballot measures and statewide propositions, along with new leadership emerging on the Denver Public Schools Board of Education.

As of 10:00 p.m. Tuesday, unofficial results indicated all major city and statewide measures were passing comfortably, while several competitive school board races took shape across Denver’s districts.

Denver Public Schools Board Results

In the at-large race, Amy Klein Molk led with 54.9% of the vote, defeating Alex Magaña (45.1%).

In District 2, incumbent Xochitl Gaytán secured re-election with 56%, overcoming challenger Mariana del Hierro(44%).

In District 3, Donald “DJ” Torres led a three-way race with 42.8%, followed by Caron Blanke at 39.5% and Scott Esserman at 17.7%.

In District 4, Monica Hunter held the lead with 41.4%, ahead of Timiya Jackson (28.5%), Jeremy Harris (15.2%), and Michelle Quattlebaum (14.9%).

Election officials are reporting higher-than-usual undervote rates in the school board contests, suggesting many voters participated in the election but did not make a selection in those races.

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Statewide Propositions

Colorado voters showed strong support for two statewide education and nutrition measures connected to the Healthy School Meals for All program.

* Proposition LL passed with 78.7% in favor, allowing the state to retain excess revenue already collected to sustain the free school meals initiative.

* Proposition MM passed with 71.5% support, further adjusting state income tax deductions for high-income households to provide long-term funding for the program and related food assistance.

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City and County Ballot Issues

All five local bond measures — Ballot Issues 2A through 2E — were approved by wide margins, each earning between 60% and 67% of the vote. Together, they authorize the city to issue general obligation bonds to fund projects across transportation, parks, public health facilities, cultural spaces, and affordable housing.

Voters also passed two referred questions and one referendum:

* Referred Question 2F (city procedural update): 73.6% YES

* Referred Question 2G (governance change): 56.3% YES

* Referendum 310 (flavored tobacco sales ban): 72.3% YES

Referendum 310 asked voters whether to retain Ordinance 24-1765, passed by the Denver City Council (11–1) and signed by the mayor in December 2024. The ordinance bans most flavored tobacco and nicotine products, including flavored vapes, cigars, and pouches, from being sold in retail tobacco stores within Denver.

A YES vote keeps this ban in place, while a NO vote would repeal it. The ordinance has already been enacted, although enforcement is scheduled to begin in January 2026.

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