Two Candidates Vie for Open RTD Board Seat in Northern Denver Metro
Michael Farrington and Jessica Sandgren are competing for the open District K seat on the Regional Transportation Transportation District (RTD) Board of Directors, representing parts of Thornton and Brighton in the northern Denver metro area.
Denver, CO, November 3, 2026 —
A contest is underway for the open District K seat on the Regional Transportation District (RTD) Board of Directors. The candidates seeking to represent this district are Michael Farrington and Jessica Sandgren.
District K encompasses portions of Thornton and Brighton, areas situated in the northern section of the Denver metropolitan region. The seat they are competing for is currently open.
Specific details regarding the election timeline, such as the date of the election or when the seat officially became open, were not provided in the available information. Furthermore, the platforms, qualifications, or specific priorities of Michael Farrington and Jessica Sandgren are not detailed in the summary. Information concerning their past experience in public service, transportation advocacy, or community involvement has not been disclosed.
The Regional Transportation District (RTD) is the transit agency for the Denver metropolitan area, providing services that include bus and rail lines. Board members play a role in the governance and strategic direction of the RTD system.
Further information regarding the candidates’ campaigns and the election process is expected as the competition for the District K seat progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by Chase Bierenkoven on denverite.com, see more information here.
