“After seven city races were too close to call in last month’s municipal election, candidates went back to the trail and voters went back to their ballots for a runoff on Tuesday. After more than six months of campaigning, debating, tweeting, apologizing, celebrating, and campaigning again, we finally know who will lead Denver for the next four years.
In the most closely watched race, incumbent Mayor Michael Hancock defeated challenger Jamie Giellis by more than a 10-point margin. Perhaps most surprising, though, is the shakeup on City Council, where all three incumbents in runoff races were trailing their opponents as final unofficial results came in early Wednesday morning. As of 1:50 a.m., several races were still too close to call—including County Clerk and Recorder and a few Council districts. Below are the most current results.
Ballots are still being counted; this story will be updated as results become final. For up-to-date results, visit the Denver Elections Division. Last updated 7 a.m. on June 5. *denotes winner”
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Bouchard, Jay. 5280 Magazine 4 June 2019.