# @denverpost on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DUUAEn8iZ5U
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/55230872-denverpost-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-02-03T22:28:13.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The Denver Post (@denverpost) — https://gondola.cc/denverpost

## Caption

Lisa Calderón, a progressive activist who ran for Denver mayor in 2019 and 2023, announced Tuesday that she will again vie for the city’s top job in 2027, taking on Mayor Mike Johnston.⁠
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Calderón, who is the third active candidate in the race, placed third in the last mayoral election, narrowly missing the final runoff. She also placed third when she ran in 2019.⁠
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In her announcement, Calderón focused on criticisms of Johnston, who she said has been bad for Denver. Calderón said she decided to run for mayor again after Johnston laid off 169 employees last August in response to an estimated $200 million budget gap.⁠
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Read the full story at the link in our bio.⁠
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📝: Elliott Wenzler, The Denver Post⁠
📷: Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post // helenhrichardson⁠
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#Denver #DenverPolitics #DenverElection #DenverMayor

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