In An Election Year Filled With Pessimism, Two Coloradans Are Inspired To Run For The First Time

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Photo: Political newcomers Kevin Sipple, left, and Electra Johnson
Political Newcomers Kevin Sipple, left, and Electra Johnson.

Stumbling on campaign finance laws and dashing to neighborhood meetings -- that's the life of a first-time candidate for public office. Neither Electra Johnson nor Kevin Sipple planned a career in politics but this year both were inspired to run.

Photo: Electra Johnson, Political Newcomer (HV for CM)
Electra Johnson, an architect and urban designer, is running as a Democrat for El Paso county commissioner in District 3.
Photo: Kevin Sipple, Political Newcomer (HV for CM)
Republican Kevin Sipple retired after founding the El Dorado Natural Spring Water company. He is running for Boulder county commissioner in District 1.

Photo: Kevin Sipple, Political Newcomer (HV for CM)Republican Sipple retired after founding the El Dorado Natural Spring Water company. He is running for Boulder county commissioner in District 1. His opponent is incumbent Elise Jones.

CPR News will follow the two candidates until the election.

Johnson and Sipple spoke with Colorado Matters host Ryan Warner.