What Merrill Stillwell’s City Council Win Means for Local Candidates Everywhere

The impact of Stillwell’s campaign strategy becomes even clearer when you look at the data over time. Comparing Littleton’s 2021 and 2025 election results, District 1 voter turnout grew by 34.28% (well above the citywide increase). Across Littleton, turnout in the mayoral race grew by 21.73% from 2021 to 2025.