Mike Johnston wins race for Denver’s next mayor
Speaking to a crowd of hundreds of supporters gathered at Union Station, Johnston announced that his opponent, Kelly Brough, had called him to concede before giving a victory speech on June 6, 2023. Johnston invoked MLK, sharing his dreams for Denver.
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PHOTOS: Mike Johnston wins Denver mayoral race
Mike Johnston wins Denver mayor race
Speaking to a crowd of hundreds of supporters gathered at Union Station, Johnston announced that his opponent, Kelly Brough, had called him to concede before giving a victory speech on June 6, 2023. Johnston invoked MLK, sharing his dreams for Denver. Tom Hellauer tom.hellauer@denvergazette.comTomHellauertom.hellauer@denvergazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a3dc80c0a9d47d671f1f3da872cc0a06?s=100&d=mm&r=g Mike Johnston, a former state lawmaker, won Denver’s mayoral runoff election […]