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2020 Arapahoe County elections
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Election dates
Filing deadline: March 17, 2020 (major party candidates); April 6, 2020 (minor party candidates); July 9, 2020 (unafilliated and independent candidates)
Primary election: June 30, 2020
General election: November 3, 2020
Election stats
Offices up: Three county commission districts, district attorney, regional transportation districts, three county court seats, and seven district court seats
Total seats up: 21
Election type: Partisan
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Arapahoe County, Colorado, held general elections for three county commission districts, district attorney, regional transportation districts, three county court seats, and seven district court seats on November 3, 2020. A primary was scheduled for June 30, 2020. The filing deadline for major party candidates in this election was March 17, 2020. The filing deadline for minor party candidates was April 6, 2020, and the filing deadline for unafilliated and independent candidates was July 9, 2020.

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County Commission

District 1

General election

General election for Arapahoe County Commission District 1

Carrie Warren-Gully defeated incumbent Kathleen Conti and Joshua Lallement in the general election for Arapahoe County Commission District 1 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Carrie Warren-Gully
Carrie Warren-Gully (D)
 
54.1
 
40,434
Image of Kathleen Conti
Kathleen Conti (R)
 
42.7
 
31,917
Image of Joshua Lallement
Joshua Lallement (L)
 
3.2
 
2,404

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 74,755
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Arapahoe County Commission District 1

Carrie Warren-Gully advanced from the Democratic primary for Arapahoe County Commission District 1 on June 30, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Carrie Warren-Gully
Carrie Warren-Gully
 
100.0
 
23,157

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 23,157
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Arapahoe County Commission District 1

Incumbent Kathleen Conti advanced from the Republican primary for Arapahoe County Commission District 1 on June 30, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Kathleen Conti
Kathleen Conti
 
100.0
 
11,644

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 11,644
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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for Arapahoe County Commission District 1

Joshua Lallement advanced from the Libertarian convention for Arapahoe County Commission District 1 on April 13, 2020.

Candidate
✔
Image of Joshua Lallement
Joshua Lallement (L)

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

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District 3

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
✔
Image of Jeff Baker
Jeff Baker (R)
 
50.1
 
40,896
Image of Idris Keith
Idris Keith (D) Candidate Connection
 
49.9
 
40,729

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
✔
Image of Idris Keith
Idris Keith Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
20,755

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
✔
Image of Jeff Baker
Jeff Baker
 
100.0
 
13,236

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 13,236
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District 5

General election

General election for Arapahoe County Commission District 5

Incumbent Bill Holen defeated Jim Parker and Kat Martin in the general election for Arapahoe County Commission District 5 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Bill Holen
Bill Holen (D)
 
67.0
 
28,215
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Jim Parker (R)
 
25.4
 
10,697
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Kat Martin (L)
 
7.5
 
3,169

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 42,081
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Arapahoe County Commission District 5

Incumbent Bill Holen advanced from the Democratic primary for Arapahoe County Commission District 5 on June 30, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Bill Holen
Bill Holen
 
100.0
 
13,529

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 13,529
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Arapahoe County Commission District 5

Jim Parker advanced from the Republican primary for Arapahoe County Commission District 5 on June 30, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Jim Parker
 
100.0
 
4,132

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 4,132
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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for Arapahoe County Commission District 5

Kat Martin advanced from the Libertarian convention for Arapahoe County Commission District 5 on April 13, 2020.

Candidate
✔
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Kat Martin (L)

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

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District Attorney

Arapahoe County District Attorney

General election

General election for Arapahoe County District Attorney

John Kellner defeated Amy Padden in the general election for Arapahoe County District Attorney on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of John Kellner
John Kellner (R) Candidate Connection
 
50.1
 
287,396
Image of Amy Padden
Amy Padden (D)
 
49.9
 
285,963

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 573,359
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Arapahoe County District Attorney

Amy Padden defeated Matt Maillaro in the Democratic primary for Arapahoe County District Attorney on June 30, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Amy Padden
Amy Padden
 
71.7
 
112,224
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Matt Maillaro
 
28.3
 
44,297

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 156,521
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Arapahoe County District Attorney

John Kellner advanced from the Republican primary for Arapahoe County District Attorney on June 30, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of John Kellner
John Kellner Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
98,974

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 98,974
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Judicial

Arapahoe County Court

Contiguglia's seat

Arapahoe County Court

Chantel Contiguglia was retained to the Arapahoe County Court on November 3, 2020 with 77.1% of the vote.

Retention
 Vote
%
Votes
✔
Yes
 
77.1
 
 218,288
No
 
22.9
 
 65,015
Total Votes
 283,303

It has been certified. Source

Ollada's seat

Arapahoe County Court

Anne Ollada was retained to the Arapahoe County Court on November 3, 2020 with 76.6% of the vote.

Retention
 Vote
%
Votes
✔
Yes
 
76.6
 
 216,841
No
 
23.4
 
 66,387
Total Votes
 283,228

It has been certified. Source

Williford's seat

Arapahoe County Court

Joshua Williford was retained to the Arapahoe County Court on November 3, 2020 with 77.3% of the vote.

Retention
 Vote
%
Votes
✔
Yes
 
77.3
 
 218,531
No
 
22.7
 
 64,319
Total Votes
 282,850

It has been certified. Source


18th Judicial District

Amico's seat

Colorado 18th Judicial District

Michelle Amico was retained to the Colorado 18th Judicial District on November 3, 2020 with 75.1% of the vote.

Retention
 Vote
%
Votes
✔
Yes
 
75.1
 
 370,795
No
 
24.9
 
 123,208
Total Votes
 494,003

It has been certified. Source

Baum's seat

Colorado 18th Judicial District

Andrew Baum was retained to the Colorado 18th Judicial District on November 3, 2020 with 66.1% of the vote.

Retention
 Vote
%
Votes
✔
Yes
 
66.1
 
 323,567
No
 
33.9
 
 166,152
Total Votes
 489,719

It has been certified. Source

Mares' seat

Colorado 18th Judicial District

Cynthia Mares was retained to the Colorado 18th Judicial District on November 3, 2020 with 68.5% of the vote.

Retention
 Vote
%
Votes
✔
Yes
 
68.5
 
 336,332
No
 
31.5
 
 154,419
Total Votes
 490,751

It has been certified. Source

Scipione's seat

Colorado 18th Judicial District

John Scipione was retained to the Colorado 18th Judicial District on November 3, 2020 with 74.3% of the vote.

Retention
 Vote
%
Votes
✔
Yes
 
74.3
 
 361,519
No
 
25.7
 
 124,997
Total Votes
 486,516

It has been certified. Source

Slade's seat

Colorado 18th Judicial District

Theresa Slade was retained to the Colorado 18th Judicial District on November 3, 2020 with 78.8% of the vote.

Retention
 Vote
%
Votes
✔
Yes
 
78.8
 
 383,991
No
 
21.2
 
 103,093
Total Votes
 487,084

It has been certified. Source

Vahle's seat

Colorado 18th Judicial District

Darren Vahle was retained to the Colorado 18th Judicial District on November 3, 2020 with 76.2% of the vote.

Retention
 Vote
%
Votes
✔
Yes
 
76.2
 
 369,024
No
 
23.8
 
 115,290
Total Votes
 484,314

It has been certified. Source

Volz's seat

Colorado 18th Judicial District

Elizabeth B. Volz was retained to the Colorado 18th Judicial District on November 3, 2020 with 76.6% of the vote.

Retention
 Vote
%
Votes
✔
Yes
 
76.6
 
 370,910
No
 
23.4
 
 113,062
Total Votes
 483,972

It has been certified. Source


Regional Transportation District

Note: Districts A, D, E, F, G, and H of the Regional Transportation District sit within Arapahoe County.

Regional Transportation District Election

  • Incumbents are marked with an (i) after their name.
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Office Candidates
District A

Green check mark transparent.pngKate Williams (i)
Kyle Bradell 
Tim Nelson 
District D

Green check mark transparent.pngBobby Dishell 
District E

Green check mark transparent.pngPaul Rosenthal 
District F

Green check mark transparent.pngBob Broom (i)
District G

Ken Mihalik (i)
Green check mark transparent.pngJulien Bouquet  Candidate Connection
District H

Green check mark transparent.pngDoug Tisdale (i) Candidate Connection
Regan Byrd 
Roger Edwards 
District M

Green check mark transparent.pngMarjorie Sloan 


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About the county

Demographics

The following table displays demographic data provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Demographic Data for Arapahoe County, Colorado
Arapahoe County Colorado
Population 655,070 5,773,714
Land area (sq mi) 797 103,636
Race and ethnicity**
White 69.6% 81.5%
Black/African American 11% 4.1%
Asian 6.2% 3.2%
Native American 0.7% 0.9%
Pacific Islander 0.2% 0.2%
Other (single race) 5.8% 4.1%
Multiple 6.4% 5.9%
Hispanic/Latino 19.5% 21.7%
Education
High school graduation rate 92.3% 92.1%
College graduation rate 43.4% 41.6%
Income
Median household income $80,291 $75,231
Persons below poverty level 7.8% 9.8%
Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2020). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2015-2020).
**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.


Pivot Counties

See also: Pivot Counties by state

Four of 64 Colorado counties—6 percent—are Pivot Counties. Pivot Counties are counties that voted for Barack Obama (D) in 2008 and 2012 and for Donald Trump (R) in 2016. Altogether, the nation had 206 Pivot Counties, with most being concentrated in upper midwestern and northeastern states.

Counties won by Trump in 2016 and Obama in 2012 and 2008
County Trump margin of victory in 2016 Obama margin of victory in 2012 Obama margin of victory in 2008
Conejos County, Colorado 3.56% 9.22% 12.93%
Huerfano County, Colorado 6.61% 8.27% 11.23%
Las Animas County, Colorado 15.60% 2.65% 7.04%
Pueblo County, Colorado 0.50% 13.99% 14.97%

In the 2016 presidential election, Hillary Clinton (D) won Colorado with 48.2 percent of the vote. Donald Trump (R) received 43.3 percent. In presidential elections between 1900 and 2016, Colorado voted Republican 63.3 percent of the time and Democratic 36.7 percent of the time. Colorado voted Republican in the 2000 and 2004 presidential elections, but voted Democratic in the 2008, 2012, and 2016 elections.

Presidential results by legislative district

The following table details results of the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections by state House districts in Colorado. Click [show] to expand the table. The "Obama," "Romney," "Clinton," and "Trump" columns describe the percent of the vote each presidential candidate received in the district. The "2012 Margin" and "2016 Margin" columns describe the margin of victory between the two presidential candidates in those years. The "Party Control" column notes which party held that seat heading into the 2018 general election. Data on the results of the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections broken down by state legislative districts was compiled by Daily Kos.[1][2]

In 2012, Barack Obama (D) won 37 out of 65 state House districts in Colorado with an average margin of victory of 27.3 points. In 2016, Hillary Clinton (D) won 40 out of 65 state House districts in Colorado with an average margin of victory of 24.8 points. Clinton won four districts controlled by Republicans heading into the 2018 elections.
In 2012, Mitt Romney (R) won 28 out of 65 state House districts in Colorado with an average margin of victory of 21.2 points. In 2016, Donald Trump (R) won 25 out of 65 state House districts in Colorado with an average margin of victory of 25.8 points. Trump won one district controlled by a Democrat heading into the 2018 elections.

See also

Arapahoe County, Colorado Colorado Municipal government Other local coverage
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Footnotes

  1. ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' statewide election results by congressional and legislative districts," July 9, 2013
  2. ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2016 presidential results for congressional and legislative districts," February 6, 2017
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