Lone Tree City Council- Vote by May 5th!

Municipal and special district elections may not get the same attention as national or state races, but they have a profound impact on our daily lives. These elections determine leadership for essential services that shape the quality of life in Douglas County.

We are recommending votes for the following candidates in the Lone Tree City Council election on May 5th:

Michelle Béchamps (District 1)

• Serves on the Lone Tree Planning Commission

• Steering Committee for Lone Tree Elevate

• Lone Tree Arts Commission (2018-2023)

  
  

Tara Meekma Collins (District 2)

• Community member who got involved after learning about major development proposals in the city.

• Experienced Real Estate agent and former restaurant owner

• Listen to her on the Red County, Blue State Podcast

Your voice matters in shaping the future of Douglas County. Stay informed, get involved, and most importantly—VOTE!

May Activism Events for Everyone!

May has arrived, bringing many opportunities to take action and make your voice heard in Douglas County, Colorado, and across the United States. Whether you want to support democracy, advocate for rights, or connect with your community, there are events and activities you can join. Please note that not all of these events are organized or sponsored by the Douglas County Activism Task Force or Douglas County Democrats.

• ·May 17^th, Noon to 3:00, Colorado Rapid Response Network Confirmer Training (Castle Rock) – Sign up to become a CORRN Confirmer.  Confirmers verify reports of ICE activity by making calls and gathering information.  Sign up to attend Know Your Rights training and become a volunteer for CORRN: CORRN Volunteer Training.

• May 17^th, 11 to 6:00, Douglas County Pride Fest (Parker) – Come join the fun at Douglas County Pride Fest!  There will be live entertainment, food and vendors and a drag show.  Get your tickets (they’re free) here: DougCo Pride Fest Tickets . Volunteers are also needed to help with security, set up/tear down and parking.  Sign up here to volunteer: Pride Fest Volunteer Sign Up.

• May 18^th, 6 to 7:30, US Senate Candidate Forum (Douglas County) – Democracy Now DougCo, a local Indivisible group, is hosting a candidate forum for their monthly May meeting.  Come hear Julie Gonzalez (confirmed) and John Hickenlooper (invited) speak and take questions from a moderator.  Sign up here: DougCo Democracy Now May Meeting.

• May 24^th, 1 to 3:00, Speak Now Rally Now Remove the Regime (Parker) – Indivisible is staging a Speak Now Rally Now event in Parker.  Come and hear various speakers talk about Executive Branch overreach, voting suppression and more.  Sign up here for this event: Speak Now Rally Now Parker.

• May 30^th, 1 to 3:00, Bridging the Gap, No Kings to Democracy (Castle Pines) – Join the DougCo Activism Task Force as we present an interactive workshop where we discuss how to use the momentum from the No Kings protests to get results.  You’ll also learn how you can become involved in 3 Douglas County campaigns: Eileen Laubacher for Congress, Irene Bonham for County Commissioner and the 3 to 5 County Commissioners Petition Drive.  Space is limited.  Sign up here: Bridging the Gap - No Kings to Democracy.

There are other activism and community organizations you can become involved with:

• Blue Crew Social Douglas County (formerly Living Liberally Douglas County).  This is more than a social group.  This is a way to connect with like-minded people in your community and get plugged in to opportunities for engagement and action.  Find them on Facebook here: Blue Crew Social Facebook Page.

• Indivisible Groups in Douglas County – Check out our friends at Indivisible.  Lone Tree Indivisible at: Democracy Now DougCo, and Indivisible Larkspur at: Larkspur for Democracy.

• Douglas County Interfaith Coalition – This is a growing interfaith organization, hosting regular meetings and events.  DougCo Interfaith Coalition.

• General Strike Colorado – General Strike is a decentralized network of regular people who recognize that everyone’s labor is an asset to the country and this asset can be withheld when necessary to call attention to the fight for racial, economic and environmental justice.  Learn more here: General Strike Colorado.

• Immigrant Partnership Teams – This group works to educate and organize with our immigrant neighbors.  Check out their Instagram page here: Colorado Immigrant Partnership Teams.

• Together Colorado (Littleton) – This faith based organization is focused on 3 areas: Immigration Justice, Food insecurity and education.  Reach out to this organization here: Together Colorado.

Feel free to reach out directly if you have any questions about any of these groups or activities.

Opportunities to Run for Local Office in Douglas County

Have you considered running for local office? Now is the time to get involved—our community needs dedicated candidates to step up and serve. Below is a comprehensive list of races coming up in Douglas County for the 2026 election cycle. By running for office, you can make a meaningful impact on important local issues and help shape the future of our county.

Partisan Races

Douglas County Races

·      County Commissioner - District 1 (Lone Tree, Parker, Aurora, Padera): Candidate Irene Bonham

·      County Clerk and Recorder: Open

·      County Treasurer: Open

·      County Assessor: Open

·      County Surveyor: Open

·      County Sheriff: Open

·      County Coroner: Open

House District Races

·      HD39: Candidate Christian Shindler

·      HD43: Incumbent/Candidate Bob Marshall

·      HD44: Open

·      HD45: Candidate Michael Clarkson

·      HD61 (Multi-County): Incumbent Eliza Hamrick

Senate District Races

·      SD30: Candidate Kevin Leung

·      SD27 (Multi-County): Incumbent Tom Sullivan

·      SD04 (Multi-County): Open

Non-Partisan Races

Municipal Elections

Town of Parker

·      Three positions for Town Council Members: Open

Town of Castle Rock

·      Mayor: Open

·      Town Council Member – District 3: Open

·      Town Council Member – District 5: Open

We cannot succeed unless we put forward candidates in every race. Even if victory is not achieved the first time, persistent efforts will help close the gap. Change truly begins at the local level, so your participation matters.

If you are interested or even just considering running for a local office, please reach out to start a conversation about the possibilities. Your involvement can make a significant difference. Contact George Jackson at 1stViceChair@DougcoDems.org .