Denver residents will vote on local offices in the 2023 municipal general election including for mayor, city council, clerk and recorder and city auditor. Local ballot issues will also be decided in the election.
These Denver Decides candidate forums present candidates running for Denver city council, Denver auditor, clerk and recorder and Denver mayor. The candidate forums are a community partnership which includes League of Women Voters of Denver, Inter-Neighborhood Cooperationpresented by Denver 8 TV and hosted by Denver7's Russell Haythorn and Micah Smith.
Denver7 also sat down with all 17 candidates running for Denver mayor and you can learn more about each of their platforms in this interactive story or by clicking the candidate photos below.
Important dates and election information:
- 2023 general election ballots will begin mailing on March 13
- Last day to vote is April 4, 2023
- View all candidates running in Denver's municipal election
- See local ballot issues
- Sample general election ballot
- How to vote
- Register to vote in Colorado
Park Hill Golf Course | Denver Decides ballot issue forum
On this year's ballot is Referred Question 20, which asks voters to decide whether a conservation easement on the Park Hill Golf Course should be lifted and potential redevelopment be allowed. Denver7's Micah Smith hosts a forum featuring Rev. Terri Hobart and Penfield Tate.
Denver mayor | Denver Decides Candidate Forum
Denver Decides mayoral candidate forum, featuring the full slate of candidates vying to become Denver's next mayor.
Denver City Council District 1 Candidate Forum
In this video Denver Decides presents District 1 city council candidates Amanda Sandoval and Ava Truckey hosted by Denver7 reporter Russell Haythorn.
Denver City Council District 3 Candidate Forum
In this video Denver Decides presents District 3 city council candidate Jamie Torres who has no opposition. The forum is hosted by Denver7 reporter Russell Haythorn.
Denver City Council District 4 Candidate Forum
In this video Denver Decides presents District 4 city council candidates Diana Romero Campbell and Tony Pigford hosted by Denver7 reporter Russell Haythorn.
Denver City Council District 6 Candidate Forum
In this video Denver Decides presents District 6 city council candidate Paul Kashmann, who is seeking re-election for a third term and is running unopposed. The forum is hosted by Denver7 anchor Micah Smith.
Denver City Council District 11 Candidate Forum
In this video Denver Decides presents District 11 city council candidate Stacie Gilmore, who is seeking re-election and is running unopposed. The forum is hosted by Denver7 anchor Micah Smith
Denver City Auditor Candidate Forum
In this video Denver Decides presents Denver city auditor candidates Timothy M. O’Brien, who is seeking reelection and Erik J. Clarke. The forum is hosted by Denver7 anchor Micah Smith.
Denver City and County Clerk Candidate
In this video Denver Decides presents Denver city and county clerk & recorder candidate Paul D. López who is seeking reelection. The forum is hosted by Denver7 anchor Micah Smith.
Denver City Council District 2 Candidate Forum
In this video Denver Decides presents District 2 city council candidates Kevin Flynn, Chris Herr and Tiffany Caudill. The forum is hosted by Denver7 anchor Micah Smith.
Denver City Council District 5 Candidate Forum
In this video Denver Decides presents District 5 city council candidates Amanda Sawyer and Michael Hughes. The forum is hosted by Denver7 anchor Micah Smith.
Denver City Council District 9 Candidate Forum
In this video Denver Decides presents District 9 city council candidatesCandi CdeBaca, the current district 9 city councilwoman along with candidates Kwon Atlas and Darrell Watson. The forum is hosted by Denver7 anchor Micah Smith.
Denver City Council District 7 Candidate Forum
In this video Denver Decides presentsDistrict 7 city council candidates Nick Campion, Flor Alvidrez, Adam Estroff, Arthur May and Guy Padgett. he forum is hosted by Denver7 reporter Russell Haythorn.
Denver City Council District 10 Candidate Forum
In this video Denver Decides presents District 10 city council candidates Margie Morris, Shannon Hoffman, Chris Hinds and Noah Kaplan. The forum is hosted by Denver7 reporter Russell Haythorn.
Denver City Council District 8 Candidate Forum
In this video Denver Decides presents District 8 city council candidates Christian A. Steward, Tyler Drum, Leslie Twarogowski, Shontel M. Lewis, Brad Revare and Rita Lewis. The forum is hosted by Denver7 reporter Russell Haythorn.
Denver Mayoral Candidates Forum
In this video Denver Decides presents Denver mayoral candidates Lisa Calderón, Trinidad Rodriguez, Aurelio Martinez, Thomas Wolf, Al Gardner, Terrance Roberts, Kwame Spearman, Renate Behrens, Chris Hansen, Mike Johnston, James Walsh, Ean Thomas Tafoya, Andy Rougeot, Leslie Herod, Robert Treta, Deborah "Debbie" Ortega, Kelly Brough, and Dr. Abass Yaya Bamba (Write-In Candidate). The forum is hosted by Denver7 anchor Micah Smith.
