Boulder Election
Frequently Asked Questions


Who did Boulder Progressives endorse in the 2025 city council election?

Boulder Progressives 2025 city council candidate endorsements are:

  • Lauren Folkerts

  • Matt Benjamin

  • Nicole Speer

Does Boulder Progressives post a voter guide?

You can find our full 2025 voter guide and endorsements for Boulder’s local elections at the official Boulder Progressives Voter Guide page on our website.

Why did Boulder Progressives endorse candidates in 2025?

Boulder Progressives believes that we should build on progress. Our three progressive incumbents have made a huge impact on our city by promoting more affordable housing, climate-friendly transportation and land use policies. The council incumbents also raised the minimum wage, voted to establish the city’s library district, and moved city elections to even years when more people participate in the process.

What are the Boulder City Council endorsements for candidates backed by Boulder Progressives?

Several endorsing groups and newspapers are supporting all three of Boulder Progressives’ candidates, including:

Other endorsing groups have supported some of Boulder Progressives’ candidates:

What are all of organizations that have endorsed the Boulder Progressives candidates for the Boulder City Council election?

Lauren Folkerts endorsements:

Matt Benjamin endorsements:

Nicole Speer endorsements:

  • Boulder Progressives

  • Sierra Club

  • Better Boulder

  • Daily Camera Editorial Board

  • Boulder Weekly

  • Planned Parenthood Colorado Approved

  • Moms Demand Action (Candidate Distinction)

  • Colorado Working Families Party

  • Boulder Area Labor Council, AFL-CIO

  • CO / WY Communications Workers

  • New Era Colorado Action Fund

  • ProgressNow Colorado

  • Yellow Scene Magazine

  • Airport Neighborhood Campaign

  • Stop Antisemitism Colorado

  • Colorado Black Women for Political Action

  • LGBTQ+ Victory Fund

  • Colorado BlueFlower Fund

What ballot measure positions did Boulder Progressives endorse for the 2025 election?

Boulder Progressives supports the following ballot measures in the 2025 election:

  • Yes on Colorado Proposition LL

  • Yes on Colorado Proposition MM

  • Yes on Boulder County Ballot Question 1A

  • Yes on Boulder County Ballot Question 1B

  • Yes on City of Boulder Ballot Issue 2A

  • Yes on City of Boulder Ballot Issue 2B.

Is Boulder Progressives Voter Guide the same as Progressives Voter Guide?

No. The Colorado Progressives Voter Guide from ProgressNow is not the same as the Boulder Progressives Voter Guide — it is from a different organization, ProgressNow Colorado.

Is Boulder Progressives the same as ProgressNow Colorado?

No. boulderprogressives.org is a different organization than progressivevotersguide.com.