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Joan Lopez
Democratic · Colorado · 2026 · IncumbentLopez is the sitting Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder, per the county's official clerk and recorder page. She is a Colorado native with 25 years of experience in the clerk's office and was the first Democrat, first Latina, and first person of color elected to the office, per her campaign site. She was unopposed for re-election in the Democratic primary, per the certified summary report.
Priorities
- Expanding voter access, including polling places and drop boxes in underserved areas, per the campaign site
- Cross-training staff for more efficient, knowledgeable customer service, per the campaign site
- Supporting reproductive rights, equal pay, LGBTQ+ rights, and inclusive immigration policy, per the campaign site
On the ballot
Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder · Colorado · 2026
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