Jeff Baker (Colorado)

Jeff Baker

Arapahoe County Commission District 3

Tenure

2017 - Present

Term ends

2029

Years in position

9

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Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Denver South High School

Bachelor's

University of Maryland, 1991

Graduate

University of Colorado Denver, 1997

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Years of service

1975 - 1993

Personal

Birthplace

Denver, CO

Religion

Presbytarian

Profession

Government administrator

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Jeff Baker is a member of the Arapahoe County Commission in Colorado, representing District 3. He assumed office on January 9, 2017. His current term ends on January 9, 2029.

Baker (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Arapahoe County Commission to represent District 3 in Colorado. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Baker completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Jeff Baker was born in Denver, Colorado. He served in the U.S. Army from 1975 to 1993. Baker earned a high school diploma from Denver South High School, a bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland in 1991, and a graduate degree from the University of Colorado Denver in 1997. His career experience includes working as a government administrator.

Elections

2024

See also: Municipal elections in Arapahoe County, Colorado (2024)

General election

General election for Arapahoe County Commission District 3

Incumbent Jeff Baker defeated Scott Brown in the general election for Arapahoe County Commission District 3 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jeff Baker (R)	51.3	33,421
		Scott Brown (D)	48.7	31,665

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 65,086
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Arapahoe County Commission District 3

Scott Brown advanced from the Democratic primary for Arapahoe County Commission District 3 on June 25, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Scott Brown	100.0	8,235

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,235
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Arapahoe County Commission District 3

Incumbent Jeff Baker advanced from the Republican primary for Arapahoe County Commission District 3 on June 25, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jeff Baker	100.0	6,782

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 6,782
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Endorsements

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2020

See also: Municipal elections in Arapahoe County, Colorado (2020)

General election

General election for Arapahoe County Commission District 3

Incumbent Jeff Baker defeated Idris Keith in the general election for Arapahoe County Commission District 3 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jeff Baker (R)	50.1	40,896
		Idris Keith (D)	49.9	40,729

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 81,625
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Arapahoe County Commission District 3

Idris Keith advanced from the Democratic primary for Arapahoe County Commission District 3 on June 30, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Idris Keith	100.0	20,755

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 20,755
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Arapahoe County Commission District 3

Incumbent Jeff Baker advanced from the Republican primary for Arapahoe County Commission District 3 on June 30, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jeff Baker	100.0	13,236

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 13,236
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Jeff Baker completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Baker's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a retired US Army Chief Warrant Officer, former CID Special Agent. I worked for the Aurora Police Department from Dec 1993 - Nov 1998 as the Crime Scene Investigation Supervisor. I joined Arapahoe County Department of Human Services in 1998, moving to the Facilities and Fleet Management Department in 2004. I was the Property Manager for Arapahoe County until I ran for election as County Commissioner in District 3 in 2016. I won that election and took office in Jan 2017, winning re-election in 2020. Since being on the Board of County Commissioners, I have served on the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG); the Centennial Airport Board and many water/wastewater boards. I am married to my wife of 44 years, Yangson Baker, who I met in South Korea on my first overseas tour in the Army. We have two children, Maggie and Timothy, and one granddaughter, Helena. We have attended the same church for over thirty years and teach youth Sunday School classes. We live in Centennial.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Arapahoe County is a great place to live, work and raise a family. It is, however, changing. The region has been impacted by the economy, homelessness, crime and drug/alcohol abuse. Mental health services are not sufficiently meeting the needs of our communities. The County Jail SHOULD NOT be the largest homeless shelter, rehab and mental health clinic in Arapahoe County.
• Our roads and bridges need work to be made safe for traffic, including school busses. The County's buildings are aging and need to be improved for employee safety and comfort along with safety and comfort for citizens conducting business inside them.
• The County must plan for the future and that includes looking at the revenue and expenses. Cutting costs and saving taxpayer funds - the efficient use of tax dollars - needs to be a continuous process, not just when we have an emerging need.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Transportation, criminal justice and human services.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Colin Powell. He was the most influential leader I ever met.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

My American Journey - Colin Powell. I had the opportunity to interact with General Powell on several occasions while serving in the Army. I was his bodyguard on a couple of trips he took and in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during Desert Storm.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty, integrity and dedication.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Patience and a sense of humor.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

This is a full-time job. You have to be focused on the needs of your district constituents and the County as a whole.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I have retired from the US Army and now I have worked longer for Arapahoe County than I worked in the Army. I got things done.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I was 13 when we went to the moon in 1969.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Dolly Madison Ice Cream at Evans and Gilpin. I'm a Denver native. Summer jobs during high school.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Any of the Jack Reacher books. Fiction that I can use to get away from the difficulties of life.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Jack Reacher

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Led Zeppelin - In my time of dying.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Biting my fingernails.

Tell us your favorite joke.

My mind is blank, sorry.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Homebuilders Association.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

100% complete transparency is required in our democracy.

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2020

Jeff Baker did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

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