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Shively said late Wednesday that although the election is up in the air she is maintaining positivity.

“As a first-time candidate, even a tight race like this feels so humbling and I’m honored,” she wrote in a text message. “Over 27,000 people trusted me to help lead this County! I will anxiously be awaiting the next round of results next week.” is in

“The most rewarding part (of the campaign) has been meeting people. I’ve learned so much about a variety of topics that have a lot of promise for our future, such as regenerative agriculture and pollinator highways,” she wrote. “I’ve made deep and lasting connections with some of the brightest and most dedicated leaders in our community that will stay with me long after this campaign.”

Stolzmann could not be reached for

Wednesday.

Because there are no Republican Party candidates, the winner of this election will replace County Commissioner District 3 Matt Jones, unless an unaffiliated candidate successfully petitions onto the ballot. So far, only Lafayette resident Andrew O’connor has announced his intention to seek enough signatures to petition onto the ballot for this seat in the general election. comment on

Jones, who was elected in 2018, chose not to run for another term after celebrating his 20th anniversary of remission from leukemia. Instead, he lent his full endorsement to Stolzmann, calling her a “proven leader.”

Stolzmann, who also works as a chemical engineer, touts a progressive platform in her race for commissioner that centered on disaster response and preparedness, transportation, housing and homelesness prevention and support, as well as climate action.

Shively, who works as the director for the Center for Prevention and Restorative Justice at the Boulder County District Attorney’s office, is focused on reforming Community Safety and Justice within the County. She, like Stolzmann, was highly vocal about disaster preparedness and climate action in her campaign.

Shively is supported by current Boulder County Commissioners Marta Loachamin and Claire Levy.

A recount shall only be required after the Canvass Board certifies the original vote count, according to the Boulder County Clerk’s website. If the final vote margin is narrow enough to trigger a recount, that recount must be ordered by July 25. Candidates or other interested party must submit a notarized written request by July 26.