Colorado is holding elections, including for school boards, on Nov. 7, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.
Below is a selection of responses from the candidates who filled out the survey as of Oct. 3. To read each candidate’s full responses, click his or her name at the bottom of the article.
Marlene De La Rosa (nonpartisan) is running for Denver Board of Education District 5, and the general election is on Nov. 7. Here’s how De La Rosa responded to the question: What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
