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2 candidates are tracked for Arapahoe County Commissioner District 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Leslie Summey and Sanda "Sunny" Banka. Candidate information follows official Arapahoe County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Democratic incumbent Leslie Summey, current chair of the Board of County Commissioners, won a contested primary over Maya Wheeler, 9,034 votes (53.4%) to 7,895 (46.6%). Republican Sanda "Sunny" Banka was unopposed in her primary (5,080 votes, 100%). Both advance to the November 3, 2026 general election, per the certified primary summary report.
Summey is the sitting Arapahoe County Commissioner for District 4 and chair of the Board of County Commissioners, per the county's official commissioners page. Her district covers southeast Aurora, unincorporated Arapahoe County, and Glendale, per her campaign site. She won the June 30, 2026 Democratic primary in re-election, per the certified summary report.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Economic opportunity, including a livable wage for all residents
- Affordable housing and safety
- Education and family support for children
Source: candidate campaign site.
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Banka ran for Arapahoe County Commissioner, District 4, and was unopposed in the June 30, 2026 Republican primary, per the certified summary report. Her campaign site did not state a specific occupation or professional background.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Public safety, including support for law enforcement coordination
- Responsible growth that keeps infrastructure paced with development
- Fiscal responsibility and disciplined, transparent budgeting
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