by North Forty News Staff | NorthFortyNews.com
Unofficial tallies from April 7 vote highlight likely leadership changes in growing Northern Colorado community
WELLINGTON, Colo. — Unofficial results from Wellington’s April 7 municipal election show a clear early lead in the mayoral race and tight competition among candidates for the town’s Board of Trustees, signaling potential shifts in leadership for one of Northern Colorado’s fastest-growing communities.
According to the Town of Wellington Clerk’s Office, Rebekka Dailey received 894 votes in the mayoral race, followed by Christine Gaiter with 668 and Ed Cannon with 572.
In the race for three open trustee seats, Aaron Blackstone led with 1,086 votes, followed by Brian M. Mason with 1,048 and Kendra Barrett with 984. Sofia Moore received 947 votes, while Marc Roberson tallied 820.
A total of 2,194 ballots were received by 7 p.m. on Election Day, reflecting strong local participation in decisions that will shape Wellington’s growth, infrastructure, and community priorities over the next four years.
The results remain unofficial until certification. The Town Clerk is expected to release final, official results on April 17. Newly elected officials will be sworn in later this month and begin their four-year terms shortly thereafter.
Residents can view the full unofficial results on the Town of Wellington’s website: https://www.wellingtoncolorado.gov/458/Elections
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Attribution: Town of Wellington