Lauren Nelson
Republican · CO · El Paso County Commissioner, District 5
Lauren Nelson is the Republican incumbent El Paso County Commissioner for District 5, who won the seat in a 2025 special election and is seeking a full term in 2026.
Where Lauren Nelson stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Infrastructure (1 record)
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 oppose
The official El Paso County Board of Commissioners meeting record identifies Lauren Nelson as Vice Chair and records motions carried approving 2026 funding resolutions, a Colorado Department of Transportation intersection-improvements agreement, and public-works contracts at the May 12, 2026 meeting.
May 12, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: agendasuite.org
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 1 support
The official El Paso County Board of Commissioners meeting record identifies Lauren Nelson as Vice Chair and records motions carried approving 2026 funding resolutions, a Colorado Department of Transportation intersection-improvements agreement, and public-works contracts at the May 12, 2026 meeting.
May 12, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: agendasuite.org
Track record — General
General · 2 records
Was elected vice chair of the El Paso County Board of County Commissioners for 2026 by a vote of the board on January 13, 2026.
January 13, 2026
Source: elpasoco.com
Serves on the El Paso County Board of Commissioners representing District 5, having won a 2025 special election.
November 4, 2025
Source: gazette.com
Past race Lauren Nelson ran in:
- El Paso County Commissioner, District 5 · November 3, 2026 · El Paso County, Colorado · incumbent