How do I find information about municipal elections and candidate requirements?
The Mayor and City Councilmembers are elected for four-year terms in Regular Municipal Elections, with one Councilmember elected from each ward every two years and a Mayor every four years. Regular Municipal Elections are held on the first Tuesday in November in odd-numbered years. An individual is eligible to be a candidate for Thornton City Council if, at the time of election, he or she is a citizen of the United States; is at least 25 years of age; is a registered voter; is a resident of Thornton for one year immediately preceding the election; has not been convicted of a felony; and does not hold another elected position in government.
A candidate for Council must reside in the appropriate ward for twelve consecutive months immediately preceding the election. Regulations regarding requirements for holding office change periodically. For additional information, please call the City Clerk's Office at 303-538-7230 or visit the City's Election Information webpage (external link).