Elections

Voter Registration

Information to register online, voting requirements and more.

Info for Candidates, Incumbents, and Election Complaints

Information for candidates, including:
* How to become a candidate
* Campaign and Political Finance in Municipal Elections
* Campaign Finance Rules and Regulations
* Committee Registration
* Contribution & Expenditures Report
* Complaints

April 7 Special Election

City Council has set an April 7 special election to ask Lakewood voters whether to repeal updates to Lakewood’s Zoning Code that City Council approved in October 2025 or to keep the existing Zoning Code. The Zoning Code is the set of rules that determine how property in Lakewood can be used and developed.

2026 Primary Election

Information and Key Dates about the June 30 Primary Election.

The City of Lakewood holds regular municipal elections on the first Tuesday in November of odd-numbered years. At each regular election, voters choose a Mayor (who serves a four-year term) and Councilmembers (who serve four-year terms). In addition to electing representatives, voters usually see ballot issues, such as Charter amendments, financial issues or initiated or referred ordinances or resolutions.

All municipal elections are "nonpartisan," meaning candidate do not run for election on a designated party ticket.

Special Elections

City Council may call special elections by ordinance and may hold them at any time. The City often holds special elections with the Jefferson County General Election in November of even-numbered years. Special elections usually focus only on ballot issues or to fill council vacancies.