Colorado 2026 General Election

The Green Papers: Colorado 2026 General Election

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Colorado
Elections for Statewide offices and Congress
Primary: Tuesday 30 June 2026 (presumably)
General Election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 (presumably)

Tuesday 30 June 2026 (presumably) - Primary . Polling hours reportedly 7:00a-7:00p MDT (1300-0100 UTC). Colorado votes mostly by mail
Tuesday 3 November 2026 (presumably) - General Election . Polling hours reportedly 7:00a-7:00p MST (1400-0200 UTC). Colorado votes mostly by mail.

Senators:	2	(Electoral Classes 2 and 3)
Governor:	1
2020 Census:	5,782,171	(1.87% of 309,785,186)
2024, 2028 Electoral Votes:	10	(0.00% of 538)
2022-2030 Representatives:	8	(1.84% of 435)
Capital:	Denver

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Colorado State and Local Government

Unaffiliated voters can participate in the primary without choosing to be a member of a particular party. If a person votes both the Republican and Democratic ballot, neither one will count.

Ballot qualified parties in Colorado are: Approval Voting, Democratic, Republican, Libertarian, Green, Constitution, and Unity.

Candidates may obtain ballot access by gathering petition signatures or by receiving the support of at least 30% of the delegates at their party's assembly.

In the event of a vacancy, Colorado law requires the Governor to set the date of the special election no less than 85 days and no more than 100 days after the date the vacancy occurs. Once the Governor sets the date, the parties will choose candidates, and unaffiliated candidates may petition onto the special election ballot.



U.S. Senate 6 year term. No Term Limit. 119^th Senate Senate Electoral Classes

Class 2		Democratic	Senator John W. Hickenlooper • Previously served as Colorado Governor, first elected: 2010; re-elected: 2014. First elected to the U.S. Senate: 2020 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026
	Candidate list (8)

		Democratic		Karen Breslin • FEC S6CO00408
		*Democratic*		*Senator John W. Hickenlooper* • 21 August 2024: "I'm only going to do two terms. I said it first here. Two-term limit. Oath of conscience." • FEC S0CO00575; 31 Mar 25; Tot $1,074,772; Dsb $266,532
		Democratic		Nichole Miner • FEC S6CO00416
		Democratic		Jessica Williams

		Republican		Jason Aaron Bias • FEC H4CO03399 or H4CO03449 or S8CO00255 or H6CO03204 • FEC S8CO00255
		Republican		George Washington V. Markert • FEC S6CO00424

		Independent		Clinton Roosevelt "Clint" Dale • FEC S4CO00452

		Unaffiliated		Joshua William Kuebler • FEC S6CO00390

Class 3		Democratic	Senator Michael Farrand Bennet • Appointed to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Senator Ken Salazar on 21 January 2009 after entering upon his duties as Secretary of the Interior; appointed 21 January 2009 and sworn 22 January 2009. First elected: 2010, re-elected: 2016, 2022. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 7 November 2028 • 11 April 2025: Candidate for Governor in 2026.

Governor 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms, All Governors

Open		Democratic	Governor Jared Polis • First elected: 2018; re-elected: 2022. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. • Open Chair - At term limit
	Candidate list (24)

		Democratic		Senator Michael Farrand Bennet • 11 April 2025: Candidate for Governor in 2026.
		Democratic		Attorney General Philip "Phil" Weiser • 2 January 2025: Candidate for Governor in 2026.

		Republican		state Senator Mark Baisley
		Republican		state Representative Scott Bottoms
		Republican		Jason Clark
		Republican		Brycen Garrison
		Republican		Stevan Gess
		Republican		Jon F. Gray-Ginsberg
		Republican		Josh Griffin
		Republican		Robin Jones
		Republican		former Member of Congress Greg Lopez • Former mayor of Parker; unsuccessful candidate for nomination for the US Senate: 2016; unsuccessful candidate for nomination for Governor of Colorado: 2018, 2022; first elected to the US House in a Special Election: 25 June 2024 [re: resignation of Kenneth R. "Ken" Buck (Republican)]; not a candidate re-election: 2024.
		Republican		Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell
		Republican		Alex Mugatu
		Republican		Katie Pierce
		Republican		Jim Rundberg

		American Constitution		Stephen Hamilton

		Unity		Paul Noel Fiorino

		Independent		Willow Jon Collamer
		Independent		Justin Ganoe
		Independent		Chante Jones
		Independent		Rabin Kumar Mahanty
		Independent		Will McBride
		Independent		Jarvis Ray
		Independent		Matthew Yearous

Lieutenant Governor 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Elected on a ticket- and nominated- with the Governor

Open		Democratic	Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera • First elected: 2018; re-elected: 2022. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • Open Seat - Lieutenant Governor Primavera will not seek re-election.

119^th U.S. House of Representatives 2-year term. Election Cycle 2026, 2028. No Term Limit. 119^th House
Partisan Composition (primary disposition): 4 Democratic (4 Undetermined); 4 Republican (4 Undetermined)

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 1		Democratic	Member of Congress Diana L. DeGette • First elected: 1996 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		*Democratic*		*Member of Congress Diana L. DeGette* • FEC H6CO01141; 31 Mar 25; Tot $141,473; Dsb $117,981
		Democratic		Tiffany Rodgers • FEC H6CO01257

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 2		Democratic	Member of Congress Joseph "Joe" Neguse • First elected: 2018 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026
	Candidate list (1) - 120th Congress

		*Democratic*		*Member of Congress Joseph "Joe" Neguse* • FEC H8CO02160; 31 Mar 25; Tot $312,656; Dsb $238,664

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 3		Republican	Member of Congress Jeffrey "Jeff" Hurd • First elected: 2024. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026
	Candidate list (1) - 120th Congress

		*Republican*		*Member of Congress Jeffrey "Jeff" Hurd* • FEC H4CO03357; 31 Mar 25; Tot $709,616; Dsb $163,971

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 4		Republican	Member of Congress Lauren Boebert • First elected: 2020 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026
	Candidate list (3) - 120th Congress

		Democratic		Michael Kurtis "Kurt" Maddox • FEC H6CO04194
		Democratic		John J. Padora, Jr. • FEC H4CO04165; 31 Mar 25; Tot $95; Dsb $321

		*Republican*		*Member of Congress Lauren Boebert* • FEC H0CO03165; 31 Mar 25; Tot $301,826; Dsb $176,409

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 5		Republican	Member of Congress Jeffrey G. "Jeff" Crank • First elected: 2024. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026
	Candidate list (6) - 120th Congress

		Democratic		River Gassen • FEC H4CO05105; 04 Feb 25; Tot $0; Dsb $0
		Democratic		Joseph F. "Joe" Reagan • FEC H4CO05139; 31 Mar 25; Tot $955; Dsb $2,097
		Democratic		Jamey Smith
		Democratic		Michelle Lynn Tweed • FEC H6CO05290

		*Republican*		*Member of Congress Jeffrey G. "Jeff" Crank* • FEC H6CO05142; 31 Mar 25; Tot $308,345; Dsb $127,063

		Independent		Roy Matthewson • FEC H6CO05282; 31 Mar 25; Tot $200; Dsb $146

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 6		Democratic	Member of Congress Jason Crow • First elected: 2018 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		*Democratic*		*Member of Congress Jason Crow* • FEC H8CO06229; 31 Mar 25; Tot $311,160; Dsb $148,407

		Republican		Rich Guggenheim

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 7		Democratic	Member of Congress Brittany Louise Pettersen • First elected: 2022. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026
	Candidate list (3) - 120th Congress

		*Democratic*		*Member of Congress Brittany Louise Pettersen* • FEC H8CO07045; 31 Mar 25; Tot $252,085; Dsb $230,131

		Republican		Amanda Capobianco • FEC H6CO01224 or H6CO01232 or H6CO01240 • FEC H6CO01224
		Republican		Weston D. Imer

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 8		Republican	Member of Congress Timothy Gabriel Joseph "Gabe" Evans • First elected: 2024. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026
	Candidate list (5) - 120th Congress

		Democratic		former Member of Congress Yadira Caraveo • First elected to the US House: 2022; unsuccessful candidate for re-election: 2024 • FEC H2CO08020; 31 Mar 25; Tot $100; Dsb $4,115
		Democratic		Ann Nevares
		Democratic		state Representative Manny Rutinel • FEC H6CO08013; 31 Mar 25; Tot $1,190,054; Dsb $531,752
		Democratic		John Francis Szemler • FEC H6CO08021

		*Republican*		*Member of Congress Timothy Gabriel Joseph "Gabe" Evans* • FEC H4CO08034; 31 Mar 25; Tot $810,737; Dsb $130,542

Secretary of State 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026

Open		Democratic	Secretary of State Jena Griswold • First elected: 2018; re-elected: 2022. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • Open Seat - At term limit. 7 April 2025: Candidate for Attorney General in 2026.
	Candidate list (2)

		Democratic		Jefferson County Clerk Amanda Gonzalez

		Republican		Ross Taraborelli

Treasurer 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026

Open		Democratic	Treasurer David "Dave" Young • First elected: 2018; re-elected: 2022. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • Open Seat - At term limit
	Candidate list (4)

		Democratic		state Senator Jeff Bridges
		Democratic		Jefferson County Treasurer Jerry DiTullio
		Democratic		John Mikos
		Democratic		state Representative Brianna Titone

Attorney General 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026

Open		Democratic	Attorney General Philip "Phil" Weiser • First elected: 2018; re-elected: 2022. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • Open Seat - At term limit. 2 January 2025: Candidate for Governor in 2026.
	Candidate list (3)

		Democratic		Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty
		Democratic		former state Representative Crisanta Duran
		Democratic		Secretary of State Jena Griswold • 7 April 2025: Announced candidacy for Attorney General in 2026.

Political Parties Parties appear in parenthesis and italics when a candidate receives the endorsement of a given Party and/or official sources indicate a candidate's association with a particular Party but only where the Party in question does not appear on the actual ballot as such.

Major Parties Those parties which received electoral votes through winning a plurality of a state's [or the District of Columbia's] popular vote in any presidential election between 1984 and 2016. See Classification of Political parties.
	• Democratic (affiliates): 11 incumbents, 29 candidates
	• Republican: 4 incumbents, 23 candidates
Major Third Parties Any Party, other than a Major Party, receiving a minimum of 15/100ths of 1 percent of the nationwide popular vote in any presidential election between 1984 and 2016. See Classification of Political parties.
	• American Constitution (affiliate of Constitution): 1 candidate
	• Constitution (affiliates)
	• Green (affiliates)
	• Libertarian
Other Third Parties
	• America First
	• Colorado Center Party
	• Justice Party
	• Right to Life
	• Unity: 1 candidate
Independents
	• Independent: 9 candidates
	• Unaffiliated: 1 candidate
Candidates running under the banner of more than one party are counted towards each party's total. A candidate who has lost a primary or is apparently no longer a candidate is not counted.

Notes

Candidates for office appear on this page in italics where 'The Green Papers' does not yet have independent confirmation from a legal election authority that the person has been officially certified to appear on the ballot.

Primary dates marked "presumably" and polling times marked "reportedly" are based on unofficial or estimated data (especially as regards local variations from a jurisdictionwide statutory and/or regulatory standard) and are, thereby, subject to change.

"FEC" indicates the Federal Election Commission (FEC) Campaign Finance Summary.

When available, we post each candidate's FEC identification number, the date of their most recently filed Report of Receipts and Disbursements, their "Tot" [Total Receipts (contributions received or what came in: FEC Form 3, Line 16, Column B)] and their "Dsb" [Total Disbursements (expenditures or what was spent: FEC Form 3, Line 23, Column B)]. A link is provided to the Federal Election Commission's Summary Report for those who might wish to explore the details.

If a candidate raises or spends $5,000 or less, he or she is not subject to FEC reporting requirements.

Links Links to other web sites

Election Authority
	• Colorado Secretary of State
	• Colorado Secretary of State - Elections Center
	• Secretary of State - Elections & Voting
Legislature Links to State Legislatures
	• Colorado General Assembly
Democratic
	• Colorado Democratic Party
Republican
	• Colorado Republican Party
Third Party
	• America First Party of Colorado
	• American Constitution Party of Colorado
	• Colorado Affiliate Of The Constitution Party
	• Colorado Center Party
	• Colorado Right to Life
	• Justice Party of Colorado
	• Libertarian Party of Colorado
	• The Green Party of Colorado
	• The Unity Party of Colorado
Media & others
	• Aspen Daily News
	• Aurora Daily Sun & Sentinel
	• BizWest - Boulder
	• Colorado Daily - Boulder
	• Colorado Political News - ColoradoPols.com
	• Criag Daily Press
	• Delta County Independent
	• Denver Post
	• Glenwood Springs Post Independent
	• Greeley Tribune
	• Gunnison Country Times
	• Haxtun-Fleming Herald
	• Lamar Daily News
	• Mineral County Miner
	• Monte Vista Journal
	• Montrose Daily Press
	• Pine River Times - Bayfield
	• Politics1.com - Colorado
	• Rifle Citizen Telegram
	• Rio Blanco Herald Times
	• Summit Daily News - Frisco
	• The Aspen Times
	• The Canyon Courier - Evergreen
	• The Daily Camera - Boulder
	• The Daily Sentinel - Grand Junction
	• The Daily Times-Call - Longmont
	• The Durango Herald
	• The Fort Morgan Times
	• The Gazette - Colorado Springs
	• The Herald Democrat - Leadville
	• The Journal Advocate - Sterling
	• The Mountain Mail - Salida
	• The Mountain-Ear - Nederland
	• Times-Call - Longmont
	• Vail Daily