Election 2026 Guide: Coming Up!
With ballots for the 2026 election going out in early October, it’s time to start learning the candidates and the issues! I will start posting information for my yearly election guide in the days to come.
This will be a gigantic ballot. Boulder voters will see vital state and federal candidate races, races for Boulder City Council and Mayor of Boulder, contests for CU Regent and RTD Board, and judge retention questions. And if that’s not enough, how about up to 21 ballot measures between state and local?
I can’t emphasize enough that some of these races and issues could be very consequential for our future. Candidates up this year serve for 2, 4, or 6-year terms. Ballot measures can create laws or tax structures, but also might reflect values that people support or oppose. If we all learn the issues, there’s a better chance we’ll make good decisions, and that’s why I do this every year.
I hope you’ll tune in to my 2026 election guide, but even if you don’t, please make sure that you exercise your sacred right to vote!
Second Book Edited!
I just finished editing A Hike in the Mountains, a delightful collection of short stories, for the author Michael Palmer. It’s the second full-length book I have edited, and this one was 380 pages long (whew)! I love reading and writing, which lends itself well to editing and proofreading, in case you’re in need of my services. I’m not using this site to sell books, but Michael has a real talent for storytelling, and here’s a link to purchase it if you’re interested.
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Election 2025 Voter Guide
For a sample of my work in political analysis and campaign coverage, here’s a link to my 2025 Boulder-area Election Guide. But remember, the 2026 local election ballot will be humongous, so stay tuned for my 2026 guide!
In 2025, my guide included write-ups on every candidate running for Boulder City Council, ballot measures in the City of Boulder and Boulder County. State of Colorado measures, and questionnaire responses from Boulder Valley School District School Board candidates.
I do this work in hopes that voters will make quality, well-researched decisions when we all get our ballots. As they say, elections have consequences, but they can also bring benefits if we do it right.
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Listen to a recent interview with Sam Fuqua on KGNU Radio, where I speak about election funding in Boulder!
One For The Books!
I just finished editing Arrivederci Sicily, a delightful collection of short stories, for the author Michael Palmer. It’s the type of work I love doing, plus I learned some things about Italy and life in the process. I’m not using this website to promote sales, but here’s a link to purchase or learn more about the book anyway!
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It’s fun to be on the radio! Here’s the recording of a show I did with Sam Fuqua of KGNU, mostly about campaign finance in the 2025 Boulder elections.
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