Who is running for Jefferson County Commissioner, District 3 in 2026?
Here are the candidates for Jefferson County Commissioner, District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Jefferson County.
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.
Lisa A. Cutter
DemocratColorado State Senator, District 20
Lisa Cutter is the Democratic nominee for Jefferson County Commissioner, District 3, and a sitting Colorado state senator123. Her campaign site says she ran a communications firm for more than 25 years and has served as a state legislator representing much of Jeffco for the last eight years3. The open seat is held by Lesley Dahlkemper, who is not running2.
Where they stand 1 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
Policing and crimeNo single answer fitslow
Said · low confidence- Her campaign site says public safety means supporting law enforcement and first responders with training, tools and resources, and investing in responses to mental health, homelessness and addiction rather than relying on the criminal justice system alone. (2026) source
No public position found on: Immigration, Election rules, Judges, Redistricting, Death penalty.
Stephanie VandenBerg
RepublicanCertified public accountant and small business owner
Stephanie VandenBerg is the Republican nominee for Jefferson County Commissioner, District 312. Her campaign site says she is a licensed CPA with 20 years of experience, a small business owner, a Jefferson County resident since 2014 and a former treasurer of a Jeffco charter school for almost six years3.
Where they stand 1 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
Policing and crimeNo single answer fitslow
Said · low confidence- Her campaign site says she will make sure the Sheriff's Office and first responders have the staffing, training and equipment they need, and will ask what the funding delivers in response times and crime reduction. (2026) source
No public position found on: Immigration, Election rules, Judges, Redistricting, Death penalty.
Last reviewed 2026-10-08. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.