election day
NOVEMBER 3, 2026
Our Candidates
Colorado’s 2026 General Election will take place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Denver voters will help decide important federal, statewide, local, and school board races, along with any statewide or local ballot measures that qualify for the ballot.
We're thrilled to announce the Democratic Party nominees for the 2026 General Election.
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Statewide
Colorado State House of Representatives
RTD Director
There will be several statewide and city/countywide ballot measures all voters will have an opportunity to weigh in on as part of the 2026 General Election. The following outlines the details for each ballot measure and the official position by the Colorado Democratic Party and Democratic Party of Denver.
Ballot Measures
Statewide
Positions on all statewide ballot measures were determined by the State Central Committee of the Colorado Democratic Party.
City & County of Denver
Positions on all city/countywide ballot measures were determined by the Central Committee of the Democratic Party of Denver.
Stay Informed & Get Involved
Reach out to your House District leadership to submit questions or learn about in-person attendance options.
Explore our written candidate survey results when they’re posted in August.
Our Candidates
We're thrilled to announce the Democratic Party nominees for the 2025 General Election on November 4, 2025.
What's at stake?
What’s happening
Several seats on the seven-member board are up for election—Districts 2, 3, 4, and one At-Large seat.
Why it matters
The DPS Board shapes strategic planning, accountability, and equity across Colorado’s largest school district.
Candidate Forums
Three in person & Zoom-based forums are arranged to correspond with Denver County House Districts and DPS school board districts. Candidates invited represent each area, with at-large candidates included on all forums. In person attendance is currently reserved for Denver Democrat Central Committee members in the associated DPS district with public availability to become available closer to the event. These forums are open to the public via Zoom.
Forum 1 – Tuesday, September 2 | 7:00–8:30 PM
Hosted for: House Districts 2 & 6, parts of 8 & 9 — overlapping DPS District 3
Confirmed Candidates:
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Caron Blanke (District 3)
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Scott Esserman (District 3)
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DJ Torres (District 3)
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Amy Klein Molk (At-Large)
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Alex Magaña (At-Large)
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Deborah Sims Fard (At-Large)
Denver Public Schools Director Candidates
District Attorney
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