Desiree Mathurin

Desiree Mathurin was Denverite's neighborhood reporter from 2021-2024.

Chris Hansen speaks during a mayoral debate at Regis University. Feb. 9, 2023.

It’s ‘name that candidate’ in Denver’s crowded mayoral contest

There’s no clear favorite so far in Denver’s mayoral race, where 17 candidates are focused on housing, homelessness and crime before the April 4 election. If no one wins more than 50 percent of the vote, the two top finishers will move on to a June runoff to replace three-term Mayor Michael Hancock. Denver is one of several major Colorado cities holding elections this spring.