Donald Torres
Donald Torres is running for election to the Denver Board of Education to represent District 3 in Colorado. Torres is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.[source]
Torres completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2025
See also: Denver Public Schools, Colorado, elections (2025)
General election
The general election will occur on November 4, 2025.
General election for Denver Public Schools Board of Education District 3
Incumbent Scott Esserman, Caron Blanke, and Donald Torres are running in the general election for Denver Public Schools Board of Education District 3 on November 4, 2025.
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 | Scott Esserman (Nonpartisan) | |
| Caron Blanke (Nonpartisan) | ||
 | Donald Torres (Nonpartisan)  | |
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2025
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Donald Torres completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Torres' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Restoring Public Trust in Public Schools: Our schools need leaders who rise above political infighting and return the focus to what matters most- students and their success. I will rebuild trust on the Denver School Board by centering collaboration, transparency, and measurable results. That means working across differences, setting clear goals for academic growth, and communicating openly with families and educators. I believe strong governance starts with listening, building relationships, and keeping every decision anchored in what helps students learn and thrive.
- Safe, Welcoming Schools for Every Child: Every student deserves a school where they feel safe, seen, and supported. I will strengthen school safety by expanding evidence-based prevention programs, increasing access to mental health services, and supporting restorative approaches that repair harm instead of punishing students. True safety means emotional and physical wellbeing, trust between families and educators, and learning environments that welcome every child regardless of background or identity.
- Stronger Schools, Brighter Futures: Academic excellence begins with strong neighborhood schools and well supported educators. I will champion investments in teachers, reduce class sizes where possible, and ensure literacy and math instruction meet every learner’s needs. Our focus must include whole child development, nurturing social, emotional, and academic growth so every student can thrive. By partnering with families, teachers, and communities, we can build a Denver Public Schools system that prepares all students for success in school, career, and life.
Colorado Education Association (CEA- Colorado's teacher's union)
American Federation of Teachers Colorado (AFT-CO)
Denver Area Labor Federation (DALF)
Colorado Working Families Party (WFP-CO)
Rocky Mountain Equality Action Fund (RMEQ Action Fund)
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See also
2025 Elections
External links
Footnotes
