2018 Judicial Retentions

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The below judges are up for retention in the general election of 2018. In the months before the general election, the Office of Judicial Performance and Evaluation will publish reports from the individual Performance Evaluation Commissions. http://www.coloradojudicialperformance.gov/index.cfm

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Colorado Supreme Court

Supreme Court Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a ten year term

Title Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Associate Justice Allison H. Eid Bill Owens Republican 2018
Associate Justice Richard L. Gabriel John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Colorado Court of Appeals

Appeals Court Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a ten year term

Title Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Judge John Daniel Dailey Gov. Bill Owens Republican 2018
Judge Nancy J. Lichtenstein Gov. Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
Judge David J. Richman Gov. Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
Judge Elizabeth L. Harris Gov. John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Judge Rebecca R. Freyre Gov. John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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1st Judicial District

District Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Diego Hunt Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Christine Bachmeyer Phillips Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018

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Jefferson County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Susan Lori Fisch Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
Mark Randall Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
Ryan Stuart Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Thomas E. Vance Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018
Jean Woodford Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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2nd Judicial District

District Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Shelley I. Gilman Governor Roy Romer Democrat 2018
David H. Goldberg Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Jay S. Grant Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Morris B. Hoffman Governor Roy Romer Democrat 2018
Kenneth M. Laff Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
Catherine A. Lemon Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
Jennifer B. Torrington Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Denver Probate Court

Denver Probate Court is a District Court specializing in probate and judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

No judges from this court are up for retention in this general election

Denver Juvenile Court

Denver Juvenile Court is a District Court specializing in juvenile matters and judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

No judges from this court are up for retention in this general election

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Denver County Court

Denver are appointed for a two year term by the mayor of Denver and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Barajas, Johnny Mayor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Briscoe, Diane Mayor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Campbell, Brian Mayor William H. McNichols Jr. Democrat 2018
Eddy, Andrea Mayor Michael B. Hancock Democrat 2018
Fay, Olympia Mayor Michael B. Hancock Democrat 2018
Gonzales, Clarisse Mayor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Lombardi, Kerri Mayor Michael B. Hancock Democrat 2018
Malone, Chelsea Mayor Michael B. Hancock Democrat 2018

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3rd Judicial District

District Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Claude W. Appel Governor Dick Lamm Democrat 2018

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Las Animas County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Bruce Billings Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018

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Huerfano County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

No judges from this court are up for retention in this general election


4th Judicial District

District Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Eric Bentley Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Lin Billings Vela Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Jill Brady Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Theresa M. Cisneros Governor Roy Romer Democrat 2018
Robert L. Lowrey Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018
Timothy Schutz Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
Larry E. Schwartz Governor Roy Romer Democrat 2018
Scott Sells Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
David Shakes Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018

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El Paso County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Christopher E. Acker Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018
Larry Martin Governor Roy Romer Democrat 2018
Doug Miles Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
Ann Rotolo Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
Stephen J. Sletta Governor Roy Romer Democrat 2018
Regina Walter Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018

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Teller County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Theresa Kilgore Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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5th Judicial District

District Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

No judges from this court are up for retention in this general election

Clear Creek County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

No judges from this court are up for retention in this general election

Eagle County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

No judges from this court are up for retention in this general election

Lake County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

No judges from this court are up for retention in this general election

Summit County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

No judges from this court are up for retention in this general election

6th Judicial District

District Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Todd P. Norvell Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Archuleta County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Justin P. Fay Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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La Plata County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Martha T. Minot Governor Roy Romer Democrat 2018

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San Juan County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

No judges from this court are up for retention in this general election

7th Judicial District

District Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Steven L Schultz Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
David S. Westfall Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Delta County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

No judges from this court are up for retention in this general election

Gunnison County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Ashley M. Burgemeister Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Hinsdale County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

No judges from this court are up for retention in this general election

Montrose County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Julie J Huffman Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Bennett A. Morris Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Ouray County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Cory Jackson Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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8th Judicial District


District Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Devin R. Odell Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018

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Jackson County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

No judges from this court are up for retention in this general election

Larimer County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Thomas L. Lynch Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Peter E. Schoon, Jr. Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018

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9th Judicial District


District Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
James Berkley Boyd Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018
Christopher Seldin Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Garfield County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Paul Metzger Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018
Jonathan B Pototsky Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018

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Pitkin County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Erin Fernandez-Ely Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018

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Rio Blanco County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Laurie A. Noble (for Rangley) Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018

Note: Two part-time positions are appointed, one each for the cities of Rangley and Meeker Sources:

10th Judicial District


District Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Deborah Eyler Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Allison P. Ernst Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Kim Karn Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Pueblo County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Steve Fieldman Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
Valerie Haynes Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
David Lobato Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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11th Judicial District


District Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Ramsey L. Lama Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Lynette M. Wenner Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Chaffee County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

No judges from this court are up for retention in this general election

Custer County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Amanda Hunter Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Fremont County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Norman C. Cooling Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018

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Park County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Brian Green Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018

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12th Judicial District


District Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Pattie P. Swift Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018
Patrick H. Hayes, Jr. Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Alamosa County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Daniel Walzl Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Conejos County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Kimberly Cortez-Rodriguez Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Costilla County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Kimberly L. Wood Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018

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Mineral County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

No judges from this court are up for retention in this general election

Rio Grand County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Barbara A. Zollars Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Saguache County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Anna Ulrich Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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13th Judicial District


District Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Michael K. Singer Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018
Charles M. Hobbs Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
Carl S McGuire, III  Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Kit Carson County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Michael K. Grinnan Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Logan County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

No judges from this court are up for retention in this general election


Morgan County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Michael J. Schingle Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018

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Phillips County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

No judges from this court are up for retention in this general election

Sedgwick County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

No judges from this court are up for retention in this general election

Washington County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Kelly Hansen Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Yuma County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Sara Marie Wagers-Johnson Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018

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14th Judicial District


District Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Michael A. O'Hara III Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018

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Grand County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Nicholas Catanzarite Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Moffat County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Sandra Gardner Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018

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Routt County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
James H. Garrecht Governor Roy Romer Democrat 2018

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15th Judicial District


District Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Mike Davidson Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Baca County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Debra Gunkel Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018

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Cheyenne County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Gerald Keefe Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Kiowa County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Gary W. Davis Governor Roy Romer Democrat 2018

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Prowers County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Curtis "Lane" Porter Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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16th Judicial District


District Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

No judges from this court are up for retention in this general election

Bent County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

No judges from this court are up for retention in this general election


Crowley County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

No judges from this court are up for retention in this general election


Otero County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Douglas R. Manley Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018

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Prowers County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Curtis "Lane" Porter Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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17th Judicial District


District Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Jaclyn Casey Brown Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Sharon Holbrook Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Don Quick Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Adams County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Brian Bowen Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
Michael A. Cox Governor Roy Romer Democrat 2018
Dianna R. Roybal Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018
Cindy Dang Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Martin J. Flaum II Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Byron Lynn Howell Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018

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Broomfield County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Amy E. Bockman Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018

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18th Judicial District


District Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Phillip L. Douglass Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Patricia Herron Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Kurt Horton Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
Gary M. Kramer Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Ben L. Leutwyler Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Robert R. Lung Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Michael Spear Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018
Shay Whitaker Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Arapahoe County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Colleen Clark Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Kelly A. LaFave Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Michael J. Roche Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Cheryl Rowles-Stokes Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Robert C. Tobias Governor Roy Romer Democrat 2018
Darren Vahle Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
J. Jay Williford Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Douglas County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Lawrence Bowling Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
Monica J. Gomez Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
Susanna Meissner-Cutler Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Elbert County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Palmer Boyette Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018

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Lincoln County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Truston Lee Fisher Governor Roy Romer Democrat 2018

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19th Judicial District


District Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
James F. Hartmann, Jr. Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018
Elizabeth Strobel Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
Todd Taylor Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018

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Weld County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
John Briggs Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
Michele Meyer Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
Dana Nichols Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
Charles Unfug Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018

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20th Judicial District


District Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Thomas F. Mulvahill Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
Norma A. Sierra Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Boulder County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
David Archuleta Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018
Noel E. Blum Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018
Elizabeth Brodsky Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Karolyn Moore Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018

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20th Judicial District


District Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Lance P. Timbreza Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Mesa County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Craig P. Henderson Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018
Bruce R. Raaum Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018

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22nd Judicial District


District Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Todd Jay Plewe Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018

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Dolores County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

No judges from this court are up for retention in this general election

Montezuma County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
JenniLynn Everett Lawrence Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018

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