The Colorado Education Association (CEA) has announced that a significant majority of its recommended candidates were elected to local school boards across Colorado in the 2025 general election. According to the organization, more than 80% of CEA-endorsed candidates secured seats.
Kevin Vick, president of the CEA and an educator with over two decades of experience, attributed the outcome to grassroots efforts by educators and community members. “Our members made this happen,” said Vick. “They knocked on doors, made phone calls, had tough conversations, and gave up weekend after weekend because they know what’s at stake for our students. This victory is a direct result of educators, parents, and community members coming together to ensure our public schools are led by people who believe in them. I am proud of the work our members put in across the state and look forward to working with these newly elected leaders as they serve their districts.”
CEA highlighted that school board elections have become highly contested political events in recent years. The association noted successes such as defeating reform candidates in Denver and opposing far-right attempts to influence schools in Cortez and Grand Junction. However, it also acknowledged setbacks in some districts where well-funded outside groups supported opposing candidates.
The press release listed dozens of school board races where CEA-recommended candidates ran for office throughout Colorado. It also referenced several ballot measures that passed, including bond measures for Thompson R2-J School District (5A), Aspen School District (4A Mill and 4B Bond), Alamosa School District (5A), Adams 12 Mill (5B), as well as statewide Propositions LL and MM.
The CEA emphasized its ongoing commitment to supporting public education leadership focused on issues such as teacher retention, fair funding, student mental health, and maintaining inclusive policies within classrooms.
