Colorado Ballots Pack Six State Offices and Fourteen House Districts for Tuesday Vote
Voters will choose among dozens of candidates for governor, Senate, and local offices while deciding on tax measures in a packed 2026 election.
By Sofia Wisniewski ·
Colorado voters face a crowded ballot Tuesday, Nov. 3, as they select officials for six statewide offices and fourteen U.S. House districts. The election includes races for governor, U.S. Senate, secretary of state, state treasurer, and state legislative seats. Ballot measures addressing taxes and funding also appear on every ballot.
The governor's race pits Republican Victor Marx against Democrat Phil Weiser. Seven other candidates appear on the ballot, including Stephen T. Hamilton of the American Conservative Party, Eric Mulder of the Libertarian Party, Jeff Peckman of the Unaffiliated Party, Erik Underwood of the American Vanguard Party, and Greg Lopez of the Unaffiliated American Freedom Party. The Denver Post will publish candidate evaluations for this race rather than a formal endorsement, following a 2022 company decision.
In the U.S. Senate contest, Republican Mark Baisley challenges Democrat John Hickenlooper. Five other candidates seek the seat: Bob Chew of the Free Press Party, Christopher Baum of the American Vanguard Party, Blake Huber of the Libertarian Party, and Adam Withrow of the Unaffiliated Party. The editorial board will also offer evaluations for this race without issuing a formal endorsement.
Democrat Amanda Gonzalez runs against Republican James Wiley for secretary of state. Libertarian Sean Vadney, American Conservative Amanda Campbell, and Free Press Celeste Landry round out the field. For state treasurer, Democrat Jeff Bridges faces Republican Kevin Grantham, Libertarian Jodie Barr, and American Vanguard Marilee Langner Sturgis.
Fourteen U.S. House districts are up for election. In District 4, incumbent Republican Lauren Boebert runs against Democrat Eileen Laubacher and Libertarian Douglas Mangeris. In District 2, Democrat Joe Neguse faces Republican Kelley Anne Dennison and Libertarian Gaylon Kent. Other districts feature varying numbers of candidates from the two major parties and smaller groups.
Local races include a special election for an at-large seat on the Denver City Council. Ten candidates are listed, including Alfredo Reyes, Whitney Traylor, Jeff Walker, and Julissa Soto. Voters in Arapahoe, Douglas, and Jefferson counties will also choose county commissioners in specific districts.
The State Board of Education sees a contest in District 1 between Democrat Lisa Escárcega, Republican Frederick Espinoza, and Libertarian Clayton Casciato. Colorado University regent seats are open in Districts 6 and 7. In District 6, Republican Veanessa Burbage opposes Democrat Ilana Spiegel and Libertarian Joe Johnson. In District 7, Republican Paul Mueller faces Democrat Nolbert Chavez and Libertarian BetteRose Ryan.
The Denver Post has been publishing endorsements for ballot measures and offices in weekly cycles since Oct. 5. The guide will continue to update with new stories and candidate responses until Election Day.
Source: The Denver Post
