What party is Nicole Hensel?

Nicole Hensel is running as a Democrat.

Who is Nicole Hensel running against?

Paul Poston, for Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder.

How much money has Nicole Hensel raised?

$75K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Nicole Hensel?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Nicole Hensel's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

Nicole Hensel

Democrat · Candidate for Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder · November 3, 2026

About this race

Keeps the county's court records and official documents (deeds, marriage licenses) and often acts as the county's auditor and treasurer.

2 candidates ran for Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

About Nicole Hensel

Former teacher and nonprofit leader. A former teacher and former executive director of New Era Colorado, a nonprofit that works to involve young people in politics; she says she has worked on election protection and pro-voter policy. The seat is open because Clerk Amanda Gonzalez is not running for re-election.

What they say they'll focus on:

Restore public trust in democracy
Make sure everyone's voice is represented
Make county government accessible and effective

Summarized in our words from source 1, source 2, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Where they stand

We place candidates only from a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors) or from enough of their own statements on policy, and we haven't found either for Nicole Hensel that we can reliably source yet.

To see where they stand, read their own words: campaign site. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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Funding

$75K raised, $423 from small donors.

Largest donors	Amount
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees	$5,000
W Duke Degrassi	$2,850
Merle Chambers	$2,850
Jon Kayyem	$2,850
Dee Perry	$2,850
Cynthia Beard	$2,850
Alison Phillips	$2,850
Margery Goldman	$2,000

Source: Colorado Secretary of State (TRACER), reports through 2026-10-24.

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Also running

Paul Poston · Republican

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Quick answers

What party is Nicole Hensel?: Nicole Hensel is running as a Democrat.
What does the Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder seat do?: Keeps the county's court records and official documents (deeds, marriage licenses) and often acts as the county's auditor and treasurer.
Who is Nicole Hensel running against?: Paul Poston, for Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder.
How much money has Nicole Hensel raised?: $75K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Nicole Hensel?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Nicole Hensel's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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