Learn how to run for City Council in the 2025 election

Published on August 04, 2025

Commerce City has four City Council seats on the ballot in the 2025 election, including the Ward I and Ward III representatives and two At-Large positions (all seats will serve a four-year term). Residents who are interested in running for a seat on the City Council can begin the process by picking up nomination petitions starting at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 5, in the City Clerk’s Office at the Civic Center, 7887 E. 60th Ave. Completed nomination petitions must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 25.

To help inform prospective candidates, the city will host a candidate information session on Tuesday, Aug. 5, at 6 p.m. at the Civic Center. While attendance is not required, this session offers valuable insight into the municipal election process and the role of elected officials in Commerce City’s government.

For more information about the upcoming election, visit c3gov.com/Elections or contact the City Clerk’s Office at 303-289-3600.