DMAR Announces 2026 Candidate and Issue Endorsements

Local elections can have a direct impact on housing, development, property ownership and the business environment across the Denver metro area. DMAR will continue to keep members informed about issues and elections that matter to our industry and communities.

October 6, 2026

As Colorado’s housing market and communities continue to evolve, local leadership plays a key role in shaping policies and decisions that affect real estate professionals, homeowners, businesses and future housing opportunities.

Ahead of the November 3, 2026, election, DMAR is announcing its candidate and issue endorsements in Castle Rock, Denver, Douglas County and Parker.

DMAR’s 2026 Endorsements

Castle Rock

Stuart Butler, Mayor

Denver

Monica Martinez, City Council At-Large Seat B
Ballot Issue 4A – Mill Levy Override: YES

Douglas County

Ballot Issue 5A – Mill Levy Override: YES

Parker

Anne Barrington, City Council
Erik Frandsen, City Council
Brandi Wilks, City Council

DMAR conducted a thorough, member-led vetting process for each candidate endorsement, including candidate interviews and detailed discussions on issues affecting our industry, our communities and the future of housing in Colorado. The process allows DMAR to hear directly from candidates about their priorities and perspectives on issues important to Realtors®, property owners and the communities they serve.

For the two ballot measures, DMAR supports a YES vote on Douglas County Ballot Issue 5A and Denver Issue 4A, both of which are mill levy override measures supporting local public schools. DMAR supports access to quality public schools, which play an integral role in building strong communities and are a major contributor to a healthy real estate market.

Election Day Is November 3
The 2026 General Election is Tuesday, with polls and voter service and polling centers open from 7 AM to 7 PM. Ballots must be received by the county clerk by 7 PM on November 3 to be counted.

For Castle Rock, the mayor is elected at-large, meaning all registered Castle Rock voters will see the mayoral candidates on their ballots. Castle Rock conducts elections by mail ballot or in person at Voting Services and Polling Centers in coordination with Douglas County, with ballots scheduled to be mailed beginning October 2. Voters will elect councilmembers for Districts 3 and 5, as well as one mayor.

For Parker, the election will be conducted by mail ballot or in person at Voting Services and Polling Centers in coordination with Douglas County. Ballots are scheduled to begin mailing October 2, and voters will elect three at-large Town Councilmembers.

In Denver, voters will decide the special vacancy election for City Council At-Large Seat B, created following Sarah Parady’s resignation. The election will take place November 3 and will fill the remainder of the current term. Ballots are scheduled to begin mailing October 5.

How to Vote
Colorado voters can register to vote, update their registration and check their voter information online through the Colorado Secretary of State's voter resources. Voters who register at least eight days before the election can receive a ballot by mail. Those who register after that deadline can still register and vote in person at a Voter Service and Polling Center.

For the 2026 General Election: