Rivera and Vieth Face Off in Pueblo County Race

Democratic incumbent Candace Rivera and Republican Mary Vieth compete in the 2026 Pueblo County clerk and recorder election. The candidates emphasize different priorities for improving local government services, election security, and transparency.

Republican Mary Vieth (left) is challenging incumbent Pueblo County Clerk & Recorder Candace Rivera in the 2026 election.

Democratic incumbent Candace Rivera faces Republican challenger Mary Vieth in the 2026 race for Pueblo County clerk and recorder. Rivera won election to the post in 2022 after working as a victim advocate and in the 10th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. Vieth brings background experience in health care, school district services, and aviation security operations across the United States.