El Paso County Commissioner, District 5
Unofficial result: Won — Yolanda Avila (Democratic)
Source: results.enr.clarityelections.com
El Paso County, Colorado
My vote power: Above average
This seat represents District 5, not the whole district above. We can’t match an address to an area this small, so this race may not be on your ballot.
What does this office do?
- Setting your property tax rate
- Funding county roads, parks, and public health services
- Setting land use and building rules outside city limits
Affects: Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency,
Candidates:
Lauren Nelson
LostRepublican · Incumbent
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.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 1 against, Public Infrastructure 1 for
Democratic
Yolanda Avila is the 2026 Democratic nominee for El Paso County Commission District 5.
Source: gazette.com