District Attorney – 4th Judicial District primary election

(SOUTHERN COLORADO) — Ballots are due for primary elections on Tuesday, June 25, at 7 p.m. If you haven’t voted yet, make sure to physically drop your ballot in the box at one of the official voting locations, and don’t be a minute late, or it won’t be accepted.

For those who have not yet filled out their ballot and want to know more about the 4th Judicial District primary Republican candidates, read below for more information.

Michael Allen

Michael Allen is the incumbent, elected as the District Attorney (DA) in 2021, he has served in the DA’s Office since 2011. He is running on the strength of his experience and success, reporting that he has put away every murderer that he’s faced in court, including Letecia Stauch and the Club Q shooter. He says he has dedicated his life to community safety, his family, and nation. Check out his website here .

David Willson

David Willson has lived in Colorado for 16 years and is running on a platform of his Christian faith. Since 2017, he has served as a court-appointed attorney, “representing parents whose children had been removed from their home by DHS in dependency and neglect cases.”

He previously served in the military as a JAG prosecutor and defense counsel and spent time serving at Army Space Command before retiring from the military. He pledges to take a more aggressive stance against crime if elected. You can read more on his website, here .

Whichever candidate wins the most votes after Tuesday’s election will go up against the Democrat candidate, Jeremy Dowell, in November. He has been “representing the best interests of kids in the juvenile justice system in the Colorado Springs area” since 2018. He believes that a “one-size-fits-all approach to justice does more harm than good,” and each case should be tried according to its unique circumstances. To learn more, check out his website here .

A list of ballot drop boxes and polling locations can be found on FOX21 News’ 2024 Primary Election Results page.

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