Aurora's Electorate Breakdown
Aurora's municipal election is approaching, with half of the council seats up for election. Although the city elections are officially nonpartisan, partisan politics have an influence on city policy.
Conservatives currently hold a supermajority on Aurora City Council. To understand the city's partisan breakdown, an examination of publicly available voter data was conducted, including party registration of Aurora voters citywide and within each city council ward.
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.
- Nonpartisan city elections
- Conservatives hold a supermajority on Aurora City Council
- Half of the council seats are up for election
- Aurora's municipal boundaries cover three counties: Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas
Author's summary: Aurora's electorate is unique and influenced by partisan politics.