November 4, 2025, Council Election

Official Candidate List: 

Ballot box on a sidewalk next to windows with a red white and blue ballot drop box flag next to it.

WARD 1

Jeslin Shahrezaei - ☑ Has submitted a valid petition


WARD 2

Liz Black - ☑ Has submitted a valid petition


WARD 3

Ken Cruz - ☑ Has submitted a valid petition

Bonnie Nguyen - ☑ Has submitted a valid petition

Pedro "Pete" Roybal - ☑ Has submitted a valid petition


WARD 4

Ariel Manzanares-Scisney - ☑ Has submitted a valid petition

Desirée González - ☑ Has submitted a valid petition

Bill Furman - ☑ Has submitted a valid petition


WARD 5

Paula Nystrom - ☑ Has submitted a valid petition

Karen Gordey - ☑ Has submitted a valid petition   
                                                                                                  

What Ward do I live in?

If you are wondering whether you’ll receive a ballot, find out which ward you live in by visiting Lakewood.org/MyNeighborhood. You can also check the status of your voter registration or register to vote online at the Secretary of State’s website, SOS.state.co.us.  

Important Dates

  • Tue, August 5: First day to circulate candidate petitions
  • Mon, August 25: Last day to circulate candidate petitions
  • Sat, Sept. 20: Military and overseas ballots mailed
  • Fri, Oct. 10: Local ballots mailed, drop boxes open
  • Mon, Oct. 27: Vote centers open; last day to mail your ballot
  • Tues, Nov. 4: ELECTION DAY (Last day to vote; must vote by 7:00 p.m.)
      

Ballot boxes and voting in-person:

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