Shontel Lewis Eyes Denver Mayor | Denver News

Shontel Lewis, Denver’s first openly Black LGBTQ+ City Council member and a longtime advocate for housing and transit, is launching her mayoral bid for 2027—just months after her first term began. A Denver native raised in Five Points, she’s got deep roots in the city, from Manual High School to CU Denver, and a proven track record in public service—from fighting homelessness to shaping regional transit. With eight other candidates already in the race—including returning contender Lisa Calderón—Lewis brings a rare blend of grassroots experience, family ties, and policy expertise to a fiercely competitive mayoral race set for April 6, 2027. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f0c86fb12c8d202f