Highlands Ranch Community Association residents who are not represented by a delegate will receive election notices in late May and early June for the Highlands Ranch Community Association Second Delegate Election. 

The Highlands Ranch Community Association is divided into 95 Delegate Districts. Each district has a delegate and the upcoming election will fill 14 vacant seats. 

Meeting monthly, delegates discuss updates and upcoming projects for the community. They also vote on association bylaw amendments, the annual budget and the governing document outlining the association’s structure. 

A first round of delegate elections in April marked a milestone for the association elections. for the first time, the elections were held through an online voting format called Election Buddy. The vendor sent voting members a postcard with a secure code that can be accessed online or through a QR code. 

In that election, the association welcomed three new and 21 returning delegates. Each will serve a two-year term.

The Second Delegate Election will also be held through Election Buddy. Voters can also mail ballots in or drop them off.

“This unique voting ID has increased election security and ensured voter information is protected and anonymous,” the association said in a press release. “With electronic voting now available, it has made reaching our quorum requirements more accessible and faster.”

The association has announced 12 districts have a candidate and only two non-sub-association-appointed districts are projected to remain empty. 

Voting for the vacant districts will run through Friday, June 16. All ballots must be returned by June 16 and online voting closes at 5 p.m. 

Delegates who are elected will be notified and will join the monthly Board and Delegate meeting on June 20 at 6 p.m.

An example of the postcard the association is sending to voters is provided on the Highlands Ranch Community Association website.