Aurora's Electorate Breakdown
Aurora's municipal election is approaching, and it's time to examine the city's electorate. Although Aurora's city elections are officially nonpartisan, partisan politics have influenced city policy.
Conservatives currently hold a supermajority on the Aurora City Council, but this could change with half of the council seats up for election. An analysis of publicly available voter data reveals the party registration of Aurora voters, both 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.
- Aurora's municipal election is less than a month away.
- City elections are officially 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 influenced by partisan politics.