Who is running for Arapahoe County Coroner in 2026?
Here are the candidates for Arapahoe County Coroner on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Arapahoe County.
This office runs county services rather than voting on the quiz issues, so we show each candidate's experience and record instead of an issue match.
Casey Bitting
Democrat · IncumbentArapahoe County Coroner (appointed)
Dr. Casey Bitting was appointed Arapahoe County Coroner by the Board of County Commissioners, effective July 2, 2026, after Dr. Kelly Lear retired2. She has been a forensic pathologist with the Arapahoe County Coroner's Office since 2018 and is the sole candidate for the office on the November 2026 ballot12. She holds a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Rocky Vista University and completed a forensic pathology fellowship at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for the State of Maryland2.
- Arapahoe County Coroner since July 2, 2026 (appointed); forensic pathologist with the Coroner's Office since 201823
- D.O., Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine; residency in anatomic and clinical pathology, University of New Mexico School of Medicine; forensic pathology fellowship, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for the State of Maryland2
- Board certified in anatomic and forensic pathology (American Board of Pathology); member of the National Association of Medical Examiners, the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and the College of American Pathologists2
- Appointed by the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners, effective July 2, 2026, to complete the rest of Dr. Kelly Lear's term, which extends through January 2027; she is the sole candidate on the November 2026 ballot12.
Last reviewed 2026-10-08. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.