Progressive Denver City Council candidates trail in runoff elections
Two of three progressive Denver City Council candidates trailed by significant margins in their runoff elections on Tuesday night, while a third race could come down to razor-thin margins, unofficial results showed.
Incumbent City Council member Candi CdeBaca, a democratic socialist who defeated Council president Albus Brooks in an upset win in District 9 four years ago, appeared headed for defeat against challenger Darrell Watson.
Watson led with 63.2% of the vote to CdeBaca’s 36.8% as of 10 p.m., according to results posted by the Denver Elections Division.
Watson declared victory Tuesday night.
“Together, we will shape a district that is inclusive, that is compassionate (and) prosperous for all,” he told a crowd of supporters. “I can’t wait to get started.”
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