Local measure · Douglas County
Douglas County 1AKeep electing all commissioners countywide
In plain words
- Referred by the Board of County Commissioners (resolution R-026-062, Aug 31, 2026).
- Applies only if the board expands to five. A yes vote means all registered county voters continue to elect all commissioners.
- The board voted 2-1 on Sept 4 to deny a protest seeking its removal; a district judge said disputes over its legality would be decided after the election if it passes.
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What your vote means
YES
Keeps countywide election of all commissioners if the board is expanded to five.
NO
Leaves election method to whichever option wins Question 201 (if 200 passes).
Our plain-words summary.
Why people want it, and why others object
Why supporters want it
- Supporters say every voter should be able to vote for every county decision-maker (Colorado Politics). Commissioners argue voters should see every election model state law allows (Denver Gazette). source: coloradopolitics.com
Why opponents object
- Opponents say countywide races favor well-funded, well-known candidates and leave smaller municipalities with less representation (Colorado Politics). State Rep. Bob Marshall argued the question is confusing and not an option Colorado law allows (Denver Gazette). source: coloradopolitics.com
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Official ballot wording
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Douglas County Ballot Question 1A
In the event the Douglas County Board of Commissioners is increased to five members, shall all registered Douglas County voters continue to elect all County Commissioners?
- YES
- NO
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