June 26, 2012 08:13 PM UTC

Poll: Who Will Win the HD-41 Primary?

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• by: Colorado Pols

Today’s election signals the end of the topsy-turvy primary campaign between Democrats Terry Todd and Jovan Melton for Aurora’s HD-41 seat.

Todd, husband of incumbent officeholder Nancy Todd, has racked up endorsements from several area politicians, including Congressman Ed Perlmutter, State Senator Suzanne Williams, and State Representative Joe Miklosi. While those names may look great on campaign letterhead, they certainly haven’t seized Todd the lead: Melton, a longtime political consultant active in both Aurora and Denver politics, took top line at assembly and has outraised and outspent his opponent at every turn. So too does Melton enjoy the support of prominent Democrats from the area. Former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb was an early and vocal supporter, as are State Representatives Angela Williams and Rhonda Fields  — both of whose campaigns Melton managed.

Today’s election, then, pits the old guard’s Terry Todd — who arguably has deeper ties to the district — against the fresh-faced Melton. Melton’s been the frontrunner since he jumped into the race by dint of his campaign expertise, but winning an election for someone else is a lot different than winning your own, especially when your opponent shares an address with the popular incumbent.

Who do you think will win the Democratic nomination in HD-41? As with all member polls we present ahead of elections, we are not looking for your personal preference: we want to know who you realistically believe will win this evening.

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