Kennedy, an incumbent, represents District A, which encompasses much of western Grand Junction, and was running against Alexis Hitzeroth.

As of 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Kennedy had received 8,947 votes and Hitzeroth had received 6,020 votes.

Larry Robinson/The Daily SentinelGrand Junction City Council candidate Cody Kennedy, right, reads election results Tuesday showing a lead over opponent Alexis Hitzeroth in the race for the District A seat as supporters celebrate during an election party at Blue Moon Bar & Grille. Larry Robinson/The Daily Sentinel

Kennedy said he was grateful for the support of the community.

“This one has been really, really hard compared to the last one and I’m just super thankful for the opportunity to engage with so many people that love Grand Junction and I’m going to continue to do that,” Kennedy said. “I come through this with a grateful heart. That’s all I can really say.”

Grand Junction City Council candidate Randall Reitz speaks with supporters during an election party at Blue Moon Bar & Grille on April 8, 2025. Larry Robinson / The Daily Sentinel

In District E, which encompasses much of downtown and southern Grand Junction, Randall Reitz was running against Ballard. Reitz is currently an at-large representative on City Council and the mayor pro-tem. Mayor Abe Herman, who currently represents District E, did not run for re-election.

As of 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Ballard had received 8,044 votes and Reitz had received 6,727 votes.

Larry Robinson/The Daily SentinelGrand Junction City Council candidate Robert Ballard speaks with supporters at an election party at Blue Moon Bar & Grille on Tuesday. Ballard had a big lead over opponent Randall Reitz for the District E seat according to unofficial results. Larry Robinson/The Daily Sentinel

“This is exactly what we were looking for,” Ballard said. “This shows that the people of Grand Junction are saying what they have been saying, that they’re not satisfied with the current makeup of City Council and they’re looking for a strong voice like myself to be on there, and so I’m happy to see what we’re seeing so far.”

For the at-large seat, Ken Scissors was running against Ben Van Dyke.

Grand Junction City Council candidate Ken Scissors, right, speaks with people during an election party at Blue Moon Bar & Grille on April 8, 2025. Larry Robinson / The Daily Sentinel

Van Dyke had received 7,240 votes as of 7 p.m. and Scissors received 6,261. Laura Houston, who was on the ballot for the at-large seat but ended her candidacy early, received 1,374 votes.

Van Dyke described running for office as “grueling.”

Larry Robinson/The Daily SentinelGrand Junction City Council candidate Ben Van Dyke speaks with fellow candidate Cody Kennedy at an election party at Blue Moon Bar & Grille on Tuesday. According to unofficial results, Van Dyke had a big lead over opponent Ken Scissors for the at-large seat. Larry Robinson/The Daily Sentinel

“It’s giving a lot of yourself, all the time, and that’s what being on City Council’s going to be as well,” Van Dyke said. “It’s been really eye-opening the amount of people that have supported me and been willing to step up and speak for me.

“It’s been an honor of a lifetime, honestly.”

In District D, which encompasses much of eastern Grand Junction, Laurel Cole was running unopposed and received 11,222 votes. Incumbent Dennis Simpson did not run for re-election.

Election results are scheduled to be certified Thursday.