Republican incumbent George Teal was elected to a second term on the Douglas County Board of Commissioners, defeating Democratic challenger Angela Thomas.

As of Wednesday morning, Teal was leading Thomas by 12 points, 56.10% to 43.90% with 80.53% of active vote ballots counted in Douglas County, according to the unofficial tally.

Assuming the results hold, the results mean District 2, which encompasses the southern and central portions of the county, will remain in Republican hands. 

The major issues during the campaign included water, real estate developments, education, public safety, and road infrastructure.

Teal earlier told The Denver Gazette that he wants to continue the work he is doing.

“But more needs to be done,” he said.

“Along with the additional $25 million investment in public safety, we’ve taken several proactive measures to ensure the well-being of our residents,” Teal said. “We’ve also worked to protect our county from the dangers presented by the woke, sanctuary policies of Denver and the state of Colorado.”

Meanwhile, Thomas ran on exposing “the dysfunction, self-dealing, and lack of transparency on the current board of Douglas County Commissioners.”

“My top priority is ethical leadership and full transparency,” Thomas said.

The Democratic candidate pointed to water sustainability as her top priority.

In District 3, Republican Kevin Van Winkle is poised to join the Douglas County Board of Commissioners, defeating Democratic challenger Josh Smith.

Commissioner Lora Thomas is terming out, which means the District 3 seat will have a new representative.

Van Winkle, an outgoing Colorado state senator, is leading Smith, a mortgage and finance expert, by 14 points, 57.30% to 42.70%, with 80.53% of active vote ballots counted in Douglas County, the initial and official tally shows. 

Assuming the results hold, District 3, which encompasses the northwest portions of the county, will remain in Republican hands.

Van Winkle currently represents Colorado’s 30th District in the Colorado General Assembly.

During the campaign, he focused on Second Amendment rights, immigration, jobs, economy, and the cost of living.

His opponent this election, Josh Smith, campaigned on water issues and growth.