Berthoud Holds Municipal Mail Ballot Election

Voters to elect trustees and decide on two ballot questions on April 7th

Mar. 28, 2026 at 10:08pm

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The Town of Berthoud, Colorado is holding a municipal mail ballot election on April 7, 2026 where voters will elect four trustees and vote on two ballot questions. The election will be conducted by mail, with all eligible active registered voters receiving ballots. Completed ballots must be received by the Town Clerk's office by 7:00 PM on election day.

Why it matters

Local elections like this one in Berthoud are critical for residents to have a voice in shaping their community's future through the election of trustees and decisions on key ballot measures. The outcome will impact zoning, development, and growth policies in the town.

The details

The two ballot questions are: 1) whether to rezone the Revere Property from Planned Unit Development to Suburban Commercial and Suburban Residential districts, and 2) whether to restrict residential development density to one unit per 2.29 acres within a specific subdivision. Voters will also elect four trustees to the Berthoud Board of Trustees.

  • The municipal mail ballot election will be held on April 7, 2026.
  • Ballots were mailed to all eligible active registered voters in advance of the election.
  • Completed ballots must be received by the Town Clerk's office by 7:00 PM on April 7, 2026 to be counted.

The players

Christian R. Samora

The Town Clerk of Berthoud, Colorado who issued the notice of the regular election.

Casey Grace

One of the candidates running for the Berthoud Board of Trustees.

Sean Murphy

One of the candidates running for the Berthoud Board of Trustees.

Arno Olbricht

One of the candidates running for the Berthoud Board of Trustees.

Karen L. Anderson

One of the candidates running for the Berthoud Board of Trustees.

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What’s next

The results of the election, including the trustee race and the two ballot questions, will be announced after the polls close on April 7, 2026.

The takeaway

This election is an important opportunity for Berthoud residents to have a direct say in the leadership and policies that will shape their community's future. Voter turnout and engagement in local elections like this one are crucial for ensuring the town's priorities and values are represented.