Colorado general election: November 3, 2026

Who is running for Douglas County Treasurer in 2026?

Here are the candidates for Douglas County Treasurer on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Douglas 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.

Tim Dietz

Republican

Castle Rock Town Councilmember, District 6

Tim Dietz is the Republican nominee for Douglas County Treasurer¹³. A 2024 Castle Rock News-Press profile described him as a Navy veteran, insurance broker and business owner who had lived in Castle Rock since 2005 and held the Castle Rock Town Council District 6 seat². He led Meghann Silverthorn 28,569 votes to 18,087 in the June 2026 Republican primary in early unofficial returns³.

Castle Rock Town Council, District 6 (the incumbent in the October 2024 council election)²
U.S. Navy veteran; insurance broker and business owner; Castle Rock resident since 2005²
Won the June 30, 2026 Republican primary for Treasurer, 28,569 votes to 18,087 for Meghann Silverthorn in early returns³.

Dan Smith

Democrat

Corporate finance professional (campaign site)

Dan Smith is the Democratic nominee for Douglas County Treasurer¹. His campaign site says he has 20 years of professional experience in corporate finance at large banks and brokerages, overseeing half-billion dollar budgets².

Says he has 20 years of corporate finance experience at large banks and brokerages, overseeing half-billion dollar budgets (his campaign site)²
Democratic nominee for Treasurer in the November 3, 2026 general election¹.

Last reviewed 2026-10-08. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.