Aurora's municipal election is approaching, and an analysis of the electorate is necessary. Although the city elections are officially nonpartisan, partisan politics still influence city policy.
Currently, conservatives hold a supermajority on the Aurora City Council, but this could change with half of the council seats up for election this year.
A review of publicly available voter data reveals the party registration of Aurora voters, both citywide and within each city council ward, providing insight into the city's partisan breakdown.
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.
Author's summary: Aurora's electorate is analyzed ahead of the municipal election.