The Denver City Council is asking voters to change the way the city elects the body’s two at-large members through Referred Question 2G on the November ballot.

If approved, the change would significantly shake up the political dynamics of the elections, requiring the positions to be selected through a majority vote in separate elections — rather than through a top-two combined race. The current process usually results in plurality winners.

The question appeared on the ballot after the council narrowly approved the referral in a 7-6 vote in August . Questions can be placed on the ballot by a vote of the council or through a citizen-organized petition.

What are at-large seats?

Denver’s council has 13 members. Eleven are elected by people living in geographic districts, and two are el

See Full Page