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Unofficial Abstract of Votes Cast
Preliminary results will be available after 7:00pm on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
District 1 Vacancy Special Election on April 7, 2026
Office of Council Member District 1
- Rick Somerson 722
- Matt Crabtree 623
Updated by Stephanie Carlile, City Clerk Date 4/7/26 8:45 p.m.
Official results are anticipated on Friday, April 17.
About the Election
A current council member won the 2025 mayoral race, which resulted in a vacancy for the District 1 seat. In accordance with the Englewood City Charter, in the event of a vacancy, the remaining council members shall appoint a duly qualified individual to fill the position by a supermajority vote (five out of six members) within 30 days. No consensus was made at the December 15 city council meeting. On Monday, January 5, city council officially called for a special election. The election will take place on Tuesday, April 7.
This position’s term expires in December 2027.
Special Election Timeline
- January 5: City Council officially calls for a special election.
- January 6 - 26: Nomination petitions are circulated for interested candidates.
- April 7: Special Election Day.
Candidates
FCPA Filing
Candidate Timeline & Resources
- Download the Candidate Packet Here
- Download the Candidate Affidavit Form Here
- Download the Committee Registration Form Here This form must be filed with the City Clerk's Office before contributions can be made.
- Download the Colorado Secretary of State Campaign and Political Finance Manual Here
- Download the Report of Contributions and Expenditures Here
- Download the Candidate Statement of Non-Receipt of Contributions and Non-Expenditure of Funds Here
- File your candidate affidavit and committee registration form with the City Clerk's Office located at 1000 Englewood Pkwy, 3rd floor.
- Beginning January 6, circulate your nomination petition and gather 50 signatures from District 1 registered electors. *Only petitions obtained from the Englewood City Clerk’s office may be circulated.
- Turn in your nomination petitions no later than January 26 by 5 p.m.
Upon request the city will make reasonable accommodations for alternative access to documents on this page. Submit the request here or call 303-762-2300.