Elections & Voter Information

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The following individuals have filed nomination petitions:

Ward 1
Cherish Salazar

Ward 2
Eric Montoya
John Alge
Rebecca Berner

Ward 3
Mark Gormley
Devin Byrd
Sam Nizam

Ward 4
Jason Anaya-Ledeboer
Amanda Pedrianes
Drew Morris

Proposed 2025 Charter Amendments

Full Redline of Proposed Charter Amendment

Ballot Question No. 2A
Shall Section 4.3 of the Thornton City Charter be amended to provide that a partial term of office served by a Councilmember or Mayor for less than two years does not constitute a ‘term in office’ for purposes of term limits provided in Article XVIII, Section 11 of the Colorado Constitution?

Ballot Question No. 2B
Shall Section 4.5(a) of the Thornton City Charter be amended to provide that when a vacancy in the office of Mayor occurs, if more than one year is remaining in the term of office, such vacancy shall be filled by special election to be held within 120 days of the vacancy, provided that should the vacancy occur within 90 days of a regular municipal election, the vacancy shall be filled at the regular municipal election?

Ballot Question No. 2C
Shall Sections 8.13(a) and 8.16(a) of the Thornton City Charter be amended to increase the time period to collect the requisite number of signatures, which is not less than 10% of the registered electors of the City as of the date of the last regular city election, on an initiative petition from 21 days to 120 days, and on a referendum petition from 21 days to 30 days, before the date of filing the petition with the City Clerk?

Ballot Question No. 2D
Shall certain provisions of the Thornton City Charter be amended to eliminate superfluous, obsolete, outdated and ambiguous language, clarify applicability of anti-nepotism provisions and authority related to intergovernmental agreements and revocable permits, correct grammar and citations, conform to changes in the law, and make other non-substantive revisions?

2025 Candidate Briefing Handouts and Recording

Candidate Briefing Handouts [PDF/5.8MB]

Candidate Briefing Zoom Recording

Regular Municipal Election Information

Regular Municipal Elections are held on the first Tuesday in November in odd-numbered years. The 2025 Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Candidate Guidelines have been created, which outline the requirements of candidacy, for those interested in running for City Council.

A Candidate Briefing will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Training Room of City Hall, 9500 Civic Center Drive, for those interested in running in the November 4, 2025, Regular Municipal Election.

The Mayor and City Councilmembers are elected for four-year terms in Regular Municipal Elections, with one Councilmember elected from each of the four wards every two years and the Mayor elected every four years.

The City Clerk’s office is responsible for conducting the Municipal Elections, as well as assisting Adams County with registering citizens to vote.

Voter Registration Information

Voters in City elections are registered electors who live within the Thornton City limits. For those who are not already registered to vote, they may register for the November 2023 Regular Municipal Election, in one of the following ways:

If an individual registers to vote by mail, a voter registration agency (including the Thornton City Clerk's Office), a local driver's license facility, or online through www.govotecolorado.gov by October 30 and the Adams County Clerk and Recorder will automatically mail a ballot.
Voter registration forms are available at several locations including the Adams County Election Office, any City Clerk's Office, Motor Vehicle offices, or www.govotecolorado.gov.
If an individual registers to vote through a voter registration drive, their application must be submitted no later than October 16.
Individuals may also register to vote by appearing in-person at a Voter Service and Polling Center through and including Election Day. After October 30, individuals must visit one of the Voter Service and Polling Centers in Adams County to register and receive a ballot. Go to www.adamsvotes.com for locations.

Citizens who are registering for the first time in Colorado must be living in Colorado for 22 days immediately before the election in which the individual intends to vote (October 16, 2023, for the 2023 Election) and provide a valid Colorado driver's license or Colorado identification card. Identification requirements for first time voters can be found by going to www.govotecolorado.gov and clicking on the words "Acceptable forms of ID."

For questions relating to voter registration or registration status, visit www.govotecolorado.gov, contact the Adams County Election Office at 720-523-6500, or the City Clerk's Office at 303-538-7230.

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