Who is running for Arapahoe County Commissioner, District 4 in 2026?
Here are the candidates for Arapahoe County Commissioner, District 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Arapahoe County Commission District 4.
Positions come only from each candidate's own votes, official actions, statements and questionnaire answers, never from party labels. Every item links to its source.
Leslie Summey
Democrat · IncumbentArapahoe County Commissioner, District 4; chair of the board
Leslie Summey has served as Arapahoe County Commissioner for District 4 since she was sworn in on January 9, 2023, and is serving as board chair in 20263. The county's biography says she is the first Black person elected as an Arapahoe County commissioner and that Governor Jared Polis appointed her to the Colorado Aeronautical Board in 20243. She faces Republican Sunny Banka in November1.
Sonda "Sunny" Banka
RepublicanAurora Planning and Zoning Commission member (listed in March 2025 minutes)
Sunny Banka is the Republican nominee for Arapahoe County Commissioner, District 412. Her campaign website describes her priorities as public safety, responsible growth, fiscal responsibility and results over politics4. City of Aurora Planning and Zoning Commission minutes list her as a commissioner at the March 26, 2025 meeting3. She faces Democratic incumbent Leslie Summey in November12.
Last reviewed 2026-10-08. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.