Aurora's Electorate Breakdown
Aurora's municipal election is approaching, and the city's electorate is of interest. Although the city elections are nonpartisan, partisan politics still influence 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.
A review of publicly available voter data reveals the party registration of Aurora voters, both citywide and within each city council ward, providing insight into the city's partisan breakdown.
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.
- City elections are nonpartisan.
- Conservatives hold a supermajority on the Aurora City Council.
- Aurora's municipal boundaries cover three counties: Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas.
Author's summary: Aurora's electorate is unique and influential in city policy.