Aurora's municipal election is approaching, and it's essential to examine the breakdown of the electorate. Although the city elections are officially nonpartisan, partisan politics have influenced city policy.
Currently, conservatives hold a supermajority on the Aurora City Council, but this could change with half of the council seats up for election this year. An analysis of publicly available voter data reveals the party registration of Aurora voters, both citywide and within each city council ward.
Aurora is distinct among Colorado's large cities, as its municipal boundaries span three counties: Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas.
CTR examined publicly available voter data to determine the party registration of Aurora voters.
Author's summary: Aurora's electorate breakdown reveals a complex partisan landscape.