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   "name": "Lisa Ann Jacobs",
   "office": "mayor",
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   "summary": "Jacobs is a 2026 Boulder mayoral candidate. Yellow Scene reported that she emphasized fiscal sustainability, litigation and transparency at an August candidate forum.",
   "endorsement_count": 0,
   "forum_quote_count": 15,
   "raised": 239.86,
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    "https://bouldercolorado.gov/2026-city-boulder-mayoral-and-city-council-candidates",
    "https://yellowscene.com/2026/09/05/17-candidates-take-the-stage-at-boulder-chambers-first-2026-election-forum/"
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   "slug": "taishya-adams",
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   "office": "mayor",
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   "incumbent": false,
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   "campaign_url": "https://www.adamsforboulder.com/",
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   "api_url": "https://bouldervotes.org/api/v1/candidates/taishya-adams.json",
   "summary": "Adams is a sitting Boulder councilmember seeking the mayor’s office. She emphasizes climate resilience, affordability and a stronger policy role for council.",
   "endorsement_count": 5,
   "forum_quote_count": 26,
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    "https://boulderreportinglab.org/govpack_profiles/taishya-adams-2/"
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   "slug": "aaron-brockett",
   "name": "Aaron Brockett",
   "office": "mayor",
   "office_label": "Mayor",
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   "incumbent": true,
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   "page_url": "https://bouldervotes.org/people/aaron-brockett.html",
   "api_url": "https://bouldervotes.org/api/v1/candidates/aaron-brockett.json",
   "summary": "Brockett is seeking another term as Boulder mayor, a role he has held since 2021. His campaign points to housing, homelessness, climate resilience and city finances.",
   "endorsement_count": 58,
   "forum_quote_count": 25,
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   "campaign_url": "https://www.jamoformayor.org/",
   "page_url": "https://bouldervotes.org/people/jameson-goldstein.html",
   "api_url": "https://bouldervotes.org/api/v1/candidates/jameson-goldstein.json",
   "summary": "Goldstein, also known as “Jamo,” is a first-time mayoral candidate and a CU Boulder student. His proposals include changes to housing taxation and ending the city’s Flock Safety camera contract.",
   "endorsement_count": 0,
   "forum_quote_count": 17,
   "raised": 400.0,
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   "slug": "fred-smith",
   "name": "Fred Smith",
   "office": "mayor",
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   "page_url": "https://bouldervotes.org/people/fred-smith.html",
   "api_url": "https://bouldervotes.org/api/v1/candidates/fred-smith.json",
   "summary": "Smith has run for Boulder council four times and is now a mayoral candidate. Known as “The Grateful Fred,” he proposes a local income tax on high earners, which would require a change in state law.",
   "endorsement_count": 0,
   "forum_quote_count": 17,
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  },
  {
   "slug": "aquiles-la-grave",
   "name": "Aquiles La Grave",
   "office": "mayor",
   "office_label": "Mayor",
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   "incumbent": false,
   "matching_funds_participant": false,
   "campaign_url": "https://boulder.vote/",
   "page_url": "https://bouldervotes.org/people/aquiles-la-grave.html",
   "api_url": "https://bouldervotes.org/api/v1/candidates/aquiles-la-grave.json",
   "summary": "La Grave is an entrepreneur seeking the mayor’s office for the first time. He stresses government accountability, public safety and local economic activity.",
   "endorsement_count": 3,
   "forum_quote_count": 28,
   "raised": 20729.3,
   "source_urls": [
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   "slug": "lee-gilbert",
   "name": "Lee Gilbert",
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   "campaign_url": "https://lee4boulder.com/",
   "page_url": "https://bouldervotes.org/people/lee-gilbert.html",
   "api_url": "https://bouldervotes.org/api/v1/candidates/lee-gilbert.json",
   "summary": "Gilbert is an engineering consultant running for council for the first time. He focuses his campaign on reviewing major transportation projects, especially the Baseline corridor.",
   "endorsement_count": 0,
   "forum_quote_count": 12,
   "raised": 0.0,
   "source_urls": [
    "https://boulderreportinglab.org/govpack_profiles/lee-gilbert/",
    "https://lee4boulder.com/"
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   "slug": "sam-fuqua",
   "name": "Sam Fuqua",
   "office": "council",
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   "incumbent": false,
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   "campaign_url": "https://www.fuquaforcouncil.com/",
   "page_url": "https://bouldervotes.org/people/sam-fuqua.html",
   "api_url": "https://bouldervotes.org/api/v1/candidates/sam-fuqua.json",
   "summary": "Fuqua previously served on the Boulder Valley school board and is now seeking a council seat. He prioritizes affordable family housing, climate resilience and government transparency.",
   "endorsement_count": 13,
   "forum_quote_count": 17,
   "raised": 9781.0,
   "source_urls": [
    "https://boulderreportinglab.org/govpack_profiles/sam-fuqua/"
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   "slug": "ryan-schuchard",
   "name": "Ryan Schuchard",
   "office": "council",
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   "incumbent": true,
   "matching_funds_participant": false,
   "campaign_url": "https://www.ryanwithboulder.com/",
   "page_url": "https://bouldervotes.org/people/ryan-schuchard.html",
   "api_url": "https://bouldervotes.org/api/v1/candidates/ryan-schuchard.json",
   "summary": "Schuchard is a sitting Boulder councilmember seeking another term. He focuses on living costs, wildfire and climate resilience, and the effectiveness of city government.",
   "endorsement_count": 28,
   "forum_quote_count": 18,
   "raised": 11721.0,
   "source_urls": [
    "https://boulderreportinglab.org/govpack_profiles/ryan-schuchard-2/"
   ]
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   "slug": "jamillah-richmond",
   "name": "Jamillah Richmond",
   "office": "council",
   "office_label": "City Council",
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   "incumbent": false,
   "matching_funds_participant": false,
   "campaign_url": "https://www.jamillahanewvoice.com/",
   "page_url": "https://bouldervotes.org/people/jamillah-richmond.html",
   "api_url": "https://bouldervotes.org/api/v1/candidates/jamillah-richmond.json",
   "summary": "Richmond is a first-time council candidate and a diversity and education consultant. She advocates community-led governance, affordable housing and support for workers and small businesses.",
   "endorsement_count": 10,
   "forum_quote_count": 14,
   "raised": 6806.37,
   "source_urls": [
    "https://boulderreportinglab.org/govpack_profiles/jamillah-richmond/"
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  {
   "slug": "benita-duran",
   "name": "Benita Duran",
   "office": "council",
   "office_label": "City Council",
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   "incumbent": false,
   "matching_funds_participant": false,
   "campaign_url": "https://www.benitaduran.com/",
   "page_url": "https://bouldervotes.org/people/benita-duran.html",
   "api_url": "https://bouldervotes.org/api/v1/candidates/benita-duran.json",
   "summary": "Duran is a government consultant running for Boulder council. She emphasizes affordability, the local economy, wildfire preparedness and public safety.",
   "endorsement_count": 21,
   "forum_quote_count": 14,
   "raised": 7257.05,
   "source_urls": [
    "https://boulderreportinglab.org/govpack_profiles/benita-duran/"
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   "name": "Tara Winer",
   "office": "council",
   "office_label": "City Council",
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   "incumbent": true,
   "matching_funds_participant": true,
   "campaign_url": "https://www.taraforboulder.com/",
   "page_url": "https://bouldervotes.org/people/tara-winer.html",
   "api_url": "https://bouldervotes.org/api/v1/candidates/tara-winer.json",
   "summary": "Winer is a sitting Boulder councilmember and mayor pro tem seeking reelection. She cites city services, streamlined processes and the local economy among her priorities.",
   "endorsement_count": 29,
   "forum_quote_count": 10,
   "raised": 12555.0,
   "source_urls": [
    "https://boulderreportinglab.org/govpack_profiles/tara-winer-2/"
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   "slug": "rachel-rose-isaacson",
   "name": "Rachel Rose Isaacson",
   "office": "council",
   "office_label": "City Council",
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   "incumbent": false,
   "matching_funds_participant": true,
   "campaign_url": "https://www.rachelrose4boulder.com/",
   "page_url": "https://bouldervotes.org/people/rachel-rose-isaacson.html",
   "api_url": "https://bouldervotes.org/api/v1/candidates/rachel-rose-isaacson.json",
   "summary": "Isaacson is again seeking a Boulder council seat after a previous campaign. Her stated priorities include housing affordability, climate resilience, city government and local businesses.",
   "endorsement_count": 7,
   "forum_quote_count": 19,
   "raised": 7430.65,
   "source_urls": [
    "https://boulderreportinglab.org/govpack_profiles/rachel-rose-isaacson-2/"
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   "slug": "dave-martus",
   "name": "Dave Martus",
   "office": "council",
   "office_label": "City Council",
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   "incumbent": false,
   "matching_funds_participant": false,
   "campaign_url": "https://daveforboulder.com/",
   "page_url": "https://bouldervotes.org/people/dave-martus.html",
   "api_url": "https://bouldervotes.org/api/v1/candidates/dave-martus.json",
   "summary": "Martus is a first-time council candidate and a senior adviser with a background in institutional finance. He emphasizes budget oversight, government trust and changes to land-use regulation.",
   "endorsement_count": 1,
   "forum_quote_count": 11,
   "raised": 2430.0,
   "source_urls": [
    "https://boulderreportinglab.org/govpack_profiles/david-martus/"
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   "slug": "scott-rendleman",
   "name": "Scott Rendleman",
   "office": "council",
   "office_label": "City Council",
   "ballot_position": 9,
   "incumbent": false,
   "matching_funds_participant": false,
   "campaign_url": null,
   "page_url": "https://bouldervotes.org/people/scott-rendleman.html",
   "api_url": "https://bouldervotes.org/api/v1/candidates/scott-rendleman.json",
   "summary": "Rendleman is an attorney running for council for the first time. His stated priorities include wildfire preparedness, housing affordability and trust in city government.",
   "endorsement_count": 0,
   "forum_quote_count": 16,
   "raised": 3150.0,
   "source_urls": [
    "https://boulderreportinglab.org/govpack_profiles/scott-rendleman/"
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   "slug": "jill-grano",
   "name": "Jill Grano",
   "office": "council",
   "office_label": "City Council",
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   "incumbent": false,
   "matching_funds_participant": false,
   "campaign_url": "https://www.jillforcouncil.com/",
   "page_url": "https://bouldervotes.org/people/jill-grano.html",
   "api_url": "https://bouldervotes.org/api/v1/candidates/jill-grano.json",
   "summary": "Grano previously served on Boulder City Council and is running again. Her campaign focuses on middle-income housing, local economic activity and trust in city spending.",
   "endorsement_count": 34,
   "forum_quote_count": 18,
   "raised": 11176.54,
   "source_urls": [
    "https://boulderreportinglab.org/govpack_profiles/jill-grano/"
   ]
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  {
   "slug": "ryan-jamieson",
   "name": "Ryan Jamieson",
   "office": "council",
   "office_label": "City Council",
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   "incumbent": false,
   "matching_funds_participant": false,
   "campaign_url": "https://rjforboulder.com/",
   "page_url": "https://bouldervotes.org/people/ryan-jamieson.html",
   "api_url": "https://bouldervotes.org/api/v1/candidates/ryan-jamieson.json",
   "summary": "Jamieson is a cybersecurity consultant seeking a Boulder council seat. His campaign focuses on code reform, fiscal oversight, housing and wildfire preparedness.",
   "endorsement_count": 11,
   "forum_quote_count": 19,
   "raised": 9675.0,
   "source_urls": [
    "https://boulderreportinglab.org/govpack_profiles/ryan-jamieson/"
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "lynn-segal",
   "name": "Lynn Segal",
   "office": "council",
   "office_label": "City Council",
   "ballot_position": 12,
   "incumbent": false,
   "matching_funds_participant": false,
   "campaign_url": null,
   "page_url": "https://bouldervotes.org/people/lynn-segal.html",
   "api_url": "https://bouldervotes.org/api/v1/candidates/lynn-segal.json",
   "summary": "Segal is a retired ultrasonographer running for Boulder council. She advocates municipal ownership of utilities and seeks to reduce the university’s influence on development.",
   "endorsement_count": 0,
   "forum_quote_count": 18,
   "raised": 0.0,
   "source_urls": [
    "https://boulderreportinglab.org/govpack_profiles/lynn-segal/"
   ]
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   "slug": "tina-marquis",
   "name": "Tina Marquis",
   "office": "council",
   "office_label": "City Council",
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   "incumbent": true,
   "matching_funds_participant": true,
   "campaign_url": "https://www.tinaforboulder.com/",
   "page_url": "https://bouldervotes.org/people/tina-marquis.html",
   "api_url": "https://bouldervotes.org/api/v1/candidates/tina-marquis.json",
   "summary": "Marquis is a sitting councilmember seeking a second term. Her priorities include family housing, homelessness, wildfire resilience and accountable government.",
   "endorsement_count": 26,
   "forum_quote_count": 16,
   "raised": 10865.64,
   "source_urls": [
    "https://boulderreportinglab.org/govpack_profiles/tina-marquis-2/"
   ]
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