DENVER — On June 4, Denver will decide between incumbent Michael Hancock and challenger Jamie Giellis for their next mayor.
Hancock, a two-term incumbent, failed to win the 50% plus one vote needed to win — instead garnering about 39% of the vote — is the first mayor forced to a runoff election since 1995.
Premilinary results from the May 7 election show Hancock received 38.65% of the vote to Giellis’ 24.88%. Lisa Calderon, who was in third with 18.45%, and Penfield Tate III, who was in fourth with 14.73%, both threw their support behind Giellis against Hancock last week.
Who is Jamie Giellis?
- Former president, RiNo Art District
- Founder of Centro Inc., an urban planning firm
- Originally from Iowa, has lived in Denver since 2006
- Second place in May 7 election with 25% of the vote
- Endorsed by former opponents Lisa Calderon & Penfield Tate
- Platform includes: “balanced growth that respects our neighborhoods”
Who is Michael Hancock?
- Mayor of Denver since 2011
- Running for a third and final term
- Served on city council before becoming mayor
- Won 39% of the vote in May 7 election
- Endorsed by Hillary Clinton
- Platform includes: “a more modern, welcoming, and progressive city”
Important runoff election dates:
—May 13: 22-day residency deadline
—May 20: Ballots begin mailing to active voters
—May 20: Drop-boxes open across the City
—May 28: Vote Centers open
—June 4: Last day to vote
—Vote Centers open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
—Ballots must be received by 7 p.m.
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