Shall Judge Michael W.V. Angel of the 2nd Judicial District be retained in office?
Unofficial result: Won — Michael W.V. Angel (Nonpartisan)
Source: results.enr.clarityelections.com
Denver County, Colorado
Retention race
What does this office do?
- Deciding trials in the county
- Ruling on evidence and setting sentences in criminal cases
- Deciding family, probate, and civil disputes
Affects: Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, Housing Affordability,
Michael W.V. Angel
Nonpartisan · Incumbent · Official site
Denver District Court judge since July 2024. Earlier a magistrate (a court officer who decides some cases) in Adams County, a federal criminal defense lawyer, a lawyer for low-income clients, and a deputy district attorney.
Track record
Track record — Legal Competence
Legal Competence · 1 favorable
The 2nd Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance voted 10-0 that Michael W.V. Angel meets Colorado's performance standards for judges, in its 2026 review before the retention vote.
August 4, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: judicialperformance.colorado.gov
Source: denvergov.org