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)
Campaign finance information not available
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 · researched August 21, 2026
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 · researched August 21, 2026
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 · researched September 12, 2026
Serves on the El Paso County Board of Commissioners representing District 5, having won a 2025 special election.
November 4, 2025
Source: gazette.com · researched July 14, 2026
Race Lauren Nelson is in:
- El Paso County Commissioner, District 5 · November 3, 2026 · El Paso County, Colorado · incumbent
Profile last researched July 14, 2026.