https://www.aspenpublicradio.org/tags/2026-primary-elections 2026 Primary Elections en-US Copyright Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:16:41 GMT https://www.aspenpublicradio.org/government/2026-06-15/pitkin-countys-district-1-commissioner-candidates-in-their-own-words The three candidates in the primary race for Pitkin County’s District 1 commissioner seat are veterans of local politics. They're vying to fill the seat commissioner Patti Clapper has held for much of the last three decades. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:16:41 GMT https://www.aspenpublicradio.org/government/2026-06-15/pitkin-countys-district-1-commissioner-candidates-in-their-own-words Kaya Williams https://www.aspenpublicradio.org/2026-06-11/two-republicans-are-vying-to-become-garfield-countys-next-sheriff-in-the-june-primary Garfield County’s longtime sheriff, Lou Vallario, is stepping down at the end of this year, and two Republican candidates — Garfield County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Lt. Brent Baker and Eagle County Undersheriff Dan Loya — are competing to take over his position in the June 30 primary election. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:02:00 GMT https://www.aspenpublicradio.org/2026-06-11/two-republicans-are-vying-to-become-garfield-countys-next-sheriff-in-the-june-primary Eleanor Bennett https://www.aspenpublicradio.org/government/2026-06-10/eagle-countys-democratic-candidates-for-sheriff-on-restructuring-building-trust-and-surveillance The two Democratic candidates for Eagle County Sheriff agree that the agency lacks structure, but they differ on the details. The winner of the Democratic primary on June 30 will face incumbent Republican James Van Beek in the General Election on Nov. 3. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:50:04 GMT https://www.aspenpublicradio.org/government/2026-06-10/eagle-countys-democratic-candidates-for-sheriff-on-restructuring-building-trust-and-surveillance Hannah Weaver https://www.aspenpublicradio.org/government/2026-06-08/aspen-public-radios-2026-primary-election-guide Roaring Fork and Colorado River Valley voters will decide which candidates advance to the November 2026 ballot in the primary election on June 30. Primaries determine each party’s nominees for federal, statewide, and local offices. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:35:28 GMT https://www.aspenpublicradio.org/government/2026-06-08/aspen-public-radios-2026-primary-election-guide Aspen Public Radio Staff