By Bella Goodson
With mail-in ballots and drop boxes around town, the 2025 election shifts focus to municipal bodies and school board seats.
In Boulder, CO Nov. 5, 2025, voters in Boulder County turned out for the 2025 Coordinated Election on Tuesday, with ballots required to be received by 7 p.m. local time.
While no county wide offices were on the ballot this year, residents cast votes in municipal contests, school board elections and several local initiatives marking a new focus for Boulder voters. The results will shape decisions on housing, education and local governance in the months ahead.
Voter turnout in Boulder County reached 119,586 ballots returned out of 238,125 active registered voters, according to the county’s elections office.
In the 2025 Coordinated Election, early results show Matt Benjamin leading the Boulder City Council race with 19,940 votes, or 17.82%. He is followed by Mark Wallach with 17,209 votes (15.38%) and Nicole Speer with 15,853 votes (14.16%). Rob Kaplan and Jennifer Robins round out the top five, earning 13.97% and 13.01% of the vote, respectively, according to results from the Boulder County Elections Division.
City Council members made a visible effort to engage with students on CU Boulder’s campus ahead of the election. They handed out information packets, answered questions, and encouraged students to participate in the voting process. Their outreach helped raise awareness about local races and emphasized the importance of student voices in shaping city policies.
With no county level races on the ballot this year, voter attention shifted to city and school district decisions. The focus on local leadership reflects growing public engagement on issues such as housing affordability, education and government accountability, particularly in Boulder, where recent debates have kept City Council actions in the public eye. As final results are certified, the outcomes may signal how Boulder voters hope to shape the city’s direction in the years ahead.