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Johnston defeats Brough in Denver’s fifth open mayoral election since 1959

Former state Sen. Mike Johnston defeated former Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce CEO Kelly Brough, 54% to 46%, in a runoff election for mayor of Denver, Colorado, on June 6, 2023. This was the city’s fifth open mayoral election since 1959.

Ballotpedia · Jun 7, 2023

Rapidly growing Denver to pick new mayor amid mounting big-city problems

Denver will choose its next mayor Tuesday in a runoff election between two moderate candidates seeking to lead a rapidly growing city faced with out-of-control housing costs and increased homelessness

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023

Denver To Elect A New Mayor For The First Time Since 2011

Democrats Brough and Johnston promise to address affordability, public safety, and homelessness.

Zenger · May 31, 2023

2 candidates take lead in Denver mayoral race as vote counting continues

DENVER — Ballots were still being counted in Denver’s 2023 municipal election on Wednesday afternoon, but two candidates — Mike Johnston and Kelly Brough — remain positioned to meet in a runoff contest for mayor.

The Denver Post · Apr 5, 2023

Denver mayor's race centers on crime, housing, homelessness

A field of 16 candidates in Denver’s mayoral election is likely to be whittled down to just two people advancing to the runoff

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2023

Racial missteps come under fire in diverse Denver mayor’s race: 'We need to expect more'

DENVER — Campaign flyers that promote a white candidate with racially charged language. A TV ad that includes video of mostly Latino or Black people who are homeless, fighting or engaged in crime. News stories that focus on the alleged mistreatment of legislative staff by a candidate who’s a Black…

The Denver Post · Mar 21, 2023

Ron Cook: Can Jim Rutherford repeat Pittsburgh magic with Rick Tocchet?

The process was unusually and unnecessarily messy. Vancouver Canucks president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford — remember him? — was typically candid during a news conference on Jan. 16 when he all but said he was going to fire Bruce Boudreau as coach of his underachieving team.

Tribune News Service · Jan 26, 2023