MONTEZUMA COUNTY BALLOT

County votesCounty percentState percentPresident of the United StatesKamala Harris and Timothy Walz, Dem.5,73638.28%54.34%Donald J. Trump and JD Vance, Rep.8,88559.29%43.04%——————

U.S. Representative, District 3Adam Frisch, Dem.5,70539.04%46.52%Jeff Hurd, Rep.8,46557.92%50.21%——————

State Board of Education, District 3Sherri Wright, Rep8,81761.58%56.33%Ellen Angeles, Dem.5,50238.42%43.67%——————

University of Colorado Regent, at largeEric Rinard, Rep.8,53061.55%46.53%Elliot Hood, Dem.4,88335.23%50.52%——————

University of Colorado Regent, District 3Ray Scott, Rep.8,74862.59%56.45%Robert B. Logan, Dem.5,22837.1%43.55%——————

State Senator, District 6Vivian Smotherman, Dem.5,110 (conceded)35.62%44.10%Cleave Alan Simpson, Rep.9,23564.38%55.90%——————

State Representative, District 58Kathleen Curry, Dem.96025.33%45.82%Larry Don Suckla, Rep.2,83074.67%54.18%——————

State Representative, District 59Katie Stewart, Dem.4,59243.05%51.20%Craig Clark, Rep.6,07556.95%48.80%——————

District Attorney, 22nd Judicial DistrictChristian Hatfield, Dem.4,80333.93%Jeremy Reed, Rep.9,35266.07%——————

County Commission, District 2 J. Kent Lindsay10,047100%——————

County Commission, District 3Gerald W. Koppenhafer, Rep.10,348100%——————

JUDICIAL RETENTION

COUNTYSTATEYesNoYesNoState Supreme CourtMaria E. Berkenkotter7,232 (59.44%)4,935 (40.56%)66.95%33.05%Brian D. Boatright7,133 (59.09%)4,939 (40.91%)62.99%37.01%Monica M. Marquez6,604 (54.44%)5,527 (45.56%)64.12%35.88%——————

YesNoYesNoAppeals CourtStephanie Dunn7,329 (61.13%)4,661 (38.87%)68.75%31.25%Jerry N. Jones6,958 (58.56%)4,923 (41.44%)60.56%39.44%W. Eric Kuhn7,156 (60.20%)4,731 (39.80%)67.28%32.72%Gilbert M.Roman7,298 (61.75%)4,521 (38.25%)67.49%32.51%Timothy J. Schultz6,914 (58.57%)4,890 (41.43%)64.95%35.05%——————

YesNoYesNoDistrict Court, 22nd DistrictTodd Jay Plewe9,097 (71.44%)3,636 (28.56%)NANA

STATE AMENDMENTS AND BONDS

MontezumaStateAmendment GAmend the state Constitution to expand the number veterans with a disability who qualify for reduced property tax obligations under the state’s homestead exemption laws. Yes (For)10,156 (71.13%)(72.96%)No (Against)4,123 (28.87%)(27.04%)——————

Amendment HAmend the state Constitution to create a new independent board to handle formal disciplinary proceedings for judges accused of misconduct. Yes (For)9,271 (66.56%)(72.97%)No (Against)4,658 (33.44%) (27.03%)——————

Amendment ICreate an exception to the right to bail for criminal defendants accused of first-degree murder. Yes (For)9,202 (64.66%)(68.69%)No (Against)5,029 (35.34%)(31.31%)——————

Amendment JRepeal a previous state constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. Yes (For)6,963 (48.03%) (64.28%)No (Against)7,533 (51.97%)(35.72%)——————

Amendment KModify several election-related deadlines, including a requirement that initiative petitions be submitted one week earlier than under current law. Yes (For)5,492 (40.17%)(44.83%)No (Against)8,181 (59.83%)(55.17%)——————

Amendment 79Recognize the right to abortion in the Colorado Constitution. Yes (For)7,039 (48.73%)(61.90%)No (Against)7,407 (51.27%)(38.10%)——————

Amendment 80Enshrine the “right to school choice” in the Colorado Constitution. Yes (For)8,163 (57.04%)(48.83%)No (Against)6,147 (42.96%)(51.17%)——————

Proposition JJThe referred statutory measure seeks voter approval for the state to keep excess revenues collected from its sports betting tax. Yes (For)10,244 (71.59%)(76.35%)No (Against)4,066 (28.41%)(23.65%)——————

Proposition KKApprove a new 6.5% excise tax on sales of guns, gun parts and ammunition, with the funds going toward mental health services, gun safety programs and support services for victims of violent crimes. Yes (For)5,700 (39.49%)(54.38%)No (Against)8,735 (60.51%)(45.62%)——————

Proposition 127Would ban the trophy hunting of mountain lions, bobcats and lynx in Colorado. Yes (For)4,052 (31.19%)(45.03%)No (Against)9,931 (68.81%)(54.97%)——————

Proposition 128Would make people convicted of certain violent crimes ineligible for parole until they have served at least 85% of their sentences. Yes (For)9,088 (63.99%)(62.14%)No (Against)5,114 (36.01%)(37.86%)——————

Proposition 129Would allow certain veterinary services to be practiced by associates without a full state-issued veterinarian’s license. Yes (For)7,613 (53.99%) (52.60%)No (Against)6,488 (46.01%)(47.40%)——————

Proposition 130Asks voters to make a one-time appropriation of $350 million to a new police officer training and support fund under the Colorado Department of Public Safety. Yes (For)7,808 (55.33%)(52.79%)No (Against)6,303 (44..67%)(47.21%)——————

Proposition 131A sweeping election reform measure that would abolish party primaries and establish a top-four, ranked choice voting system to decide general elections. Yes (For)5,402 (38.56%)(46.06%)No (Against)8,609 (61.44%)(53.94%)Sources: Montezuma County Clerk’s Office and The Colorado Sun

LOCAL BALLOT ISSUES

YesNo Dolores School District Ballot Issue 4-AExtend the annual tax, up to $360,000 for eight years through 2032 for general fund purposes including instruction materials, supplies, technology and staff.1,757 (68.26%)817 (31.74%)——————

Montezuma County Ballot Issue 1AIncrease taxes by an estimated $8,123,002 beginning in 2025 and thereafter by amounts raised by a 1% retail sales tax, excluding farm and property taxes, to better fund public safety entities including the Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office, jail and drug task force.6,143 (42.91%)8,174 (57.09%)——————

Montezuma-Cortez RE-1 Ballot Issue 4BIncrease school district taxes by $2.1 million in 2025 and thereafter by a levy of up to 3.9 mills to fund raises for teachers and paraprofessionals.4,981 (53.54%)4,322 (46.46%)——————

Cortez Fire Protection Ballot Issue 6-AIncrease fire department taxes by $3,294,000 annually ($1,647,000 in 2025) and thereafter by a sales tax of up to 0.54%, to be used for fire and safety operations.3,989 (54.45%)3,337 45.55%)Source: Montezuma County Clerk’s Office