Incumbent mayor John Suthers was term-limited and could not seek a third term in office.

[1] A wide field of candidates filed to run in the election, including several members of municipal government.

In the first round of voting, no candidate received a majority and the race was forced to a runoff election.

Independent Nigerian immigrant and political newcomer Yemi Mobolade advanced to the runoff, along with Republican city councilor and former Colorado Secretary of State Wayne Williams.

[5] Glenn and Gonzalez were identified as the most conservative candidates in the race, with Strand and Williams being more moderate.