Two candidates for Denver mayor are still standing after Tuesday’s election: incumbent Michael Hancock and first-time challenger Jamie Giellis. The Denver Post explores the obstacles and opportunities for each leading up to the June 4 finale.
How incumbent Michael Hancock can win
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock didn’t treat Tuesday’s election as a setback, instead aiming to rally his supporters’ spirits for the second round — even as he fell short of 40 percent at the polls. But he faces big challenges in his bid for a third term, political analysts and even supporters say, as he takes on first-time candidate Jamie Giellis in the June 4 runoff. Read more from Jon Murray.
How challenger Jamie Giellis can win
Political analysts love to talk about name recognition. Jamie Giellis didn’t really have any of that — at least not until she ran for mayor. Now, she’s facing down one of Denver’s best-known figures, Mayor Michael Hancock, in a mayoral runoff election June 4. Read more from Andrew Kenney.