Alex Kalkhofer has officially been elected to the Longmont City Council Ward 3 seat by acclamation, effectively cancelling the special election originally scheduled for March 3, 2024. Under Colorado law, a special election can be called off if only one candidate files for the position, which was the case for Kalkhofer, the sole candidate for the Ward 3 vacancy.
Kalkhofer is set to fill the term left vacant by Susie Hidalgo-Fahring, who became mayor in November 2023. His term will run until December 7, 2027, and he will be sworn in at the City Council meeting on January 13, 2024. Following this period, he will have the opportunity to campaign for a full four-year term in December 2027.
In a statement issued through a city news release, Mayor Hidalgo-Fahring expressed her satisfaction with the development. “We are pleased to have a candidate step forward to serve Ward 3,” she stated. “Alex’s commitment to representing our community will be valuable as we move forward with our city’s priorities.”
Kalkhofer had previously indicated his intention to run for the special election after competing in Longmont’s at-large City Council race last fall, where he garnered 14.6% of the vote, finishing behind newly elected Councilmember Crystal Prieto. Since moving to Ward 3 in 2008, he has been actively involved in local governance and currently serves as the chair of the city’s Transportation Advisory Board.
In a message shared on his campaign page, Kalkhofer expressed his gratitude to the residents of Ward 3 for their support. “From the bottom of my heart, thank you for this incredible moment!” he wrote. “It’s your trust and your belief that made it possible.” He further committed to addressing key issues such as housing affordability, street safety, and supporting local businesses, stating, “We did this together!”
Additional information about the Longmont City Council and its municipal government can be found on the official website at longmontcolorado.gov/government or by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at 303-651-8649.
