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election day

NOVEMBER 3, 2026

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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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Ballots mailed starting October 9th

U.S. Senator

State of Colorado

John Hickenlooper

John Hickenlooper

U.S. Representative

1st Congressional District

Melat Kiros

Melat Kiros

U.S. Representative

6th Congressional District

Jason Crow

Jason Crow

Federal Offices

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Phil Weiser

Phil Weiser

Governor

State of Colorado

Jena Griswold

Jena Griswold

Attorney General

State of Colorado

Amanda Gonzalez

Amanda Gonzalez

Secretary of State

State of Colorado

Jeff Bridges

Jeff Bridges

State Treasurer

State of Colorado

Ilana Spiegel

Ilana Spiegel

CU Board of Regents

6th Congressional District

Lisa Escárcega

Lisa Escárcega

State Board of Education

1st Congressional District

Statewide

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Senate District 31

Matt Ball

Matt Ball

Senate District 32

Emily Sirota

Emily Sirota

Senate District 34

Graciela "Chela" Garcia Irlando

Graciela "Chela" Garcia Irlando

Colorado State Senate

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House District 1

Javier Mabrey

Javier Mabrey

House District 2

Scott Baldermann

Scott Baldermann

House District 3

Gena Ozols

Gena Ozols

House District 4

Cecelia Espenoza

Cecelia Espenoza

House District 5

Justine Sandoval

Justine Sandoval

House District 6

Iris Halpern

Iris Halpern

House District 7

Jennifer Bacon

Jennifer Bacon

House District 8

Lindsay Gilchrist

Lindsay Gilchrist

House District 9

Monica VanBuskirk

Monica VanBuskirk

Colorado State House of Representatives

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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.

NOT ALL BALLOT MEASURES AND OUR POSITIONS ARE REPRESENTED BELOW. COMING SOON!

Ballot Measures

Oppose

Proposed Initiative 85

Penalties for Fentanyl Crimes

Oppose

Proposed Initiative 95

Law Enforcement Reporting Requirements to Federal Authorities

Oppose

Proposed Initiative 108

Penalties for Human Trafficking of a Minor

Oppose

Proposed Initiative 109

Male and Female Participation in School Sports

Position Pending

Proposed Initiative 110

Prohibit Certain Surgeries on Minors

Position Pending

Proposed Initiative 175

State Revenue Supporting Road Transportation

Statewide

Positions on all statewide ballot measures were determined by the State Central Committee of the Colorado Democratic Party.

Referendum 310
Whether to retain Ordinance 24-1765, prohibiting the sale of flavored tobacco products

Referred Question 2G
Changing the method of electing at-large Denver councilmembers

Referred Question 2F
Renaming the Department of Excise and Licensing to the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection

Ballot Issue 2E
Housing and shelter infrastructure and facilities bond

Ballot Issue 2D
City infrastructure and facilities bond

Ballot Issue 2C
Health and human services infrastructure and facilities bond

Ballot Issue 2B
City parks and recreational infrastructure and facilities bond

Ballot Issue 2A
Transportation and mobility infrastructure and facilities bond 

City & County of Denver

Positions on all city/countywide ballot measures were determined by the Central Committee of the Democratic Party of Denver.

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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.

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Our Candidates

We're thrilled to announce the Democratic Party nominees for the 2025 General Election on November 4, 2025.

What's at stake?

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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:

  • Caron Blanke (District 3)

  • Scott Esserman (District 3)

  • DJ Torres (District 3)

  • Amy Klein Molk (At-Large)

  • Alex Magaña (At-Large)

  • Deborah Sims Fard (At-Large)

Forum 2 – Friday, September 5 | 6:30–8:00 PM

Hosted for: House Districts 7 & 8 — overlapping DPS District 4

Confirmed Candidates:

  • Jeremy Harris (District 4)

  • Monica Hunter (District 4)

  • Timiya Jackson (District 4)

  • Michelle Quattlebaum (District 4)

  • Amy Klein Molk (At-Large)

  • Alex Magaña (At-Large)

Forum 3 – Monday, September 15 | 7:00–8:30 PM

Hosted for: House Districts 1, 4, & 5 — overlapping DPS District 2

Confirmed Candidates:

  • Mariana del Hierro (District 2)

  • Xochi Gaytan (District 2)

  • Amy Klein Molk (At-Large)

  • Alex Magaña (At-Large)

  • Deborah Sims Fard (At-Large)

Denver Public Schools Director Candidates

District Attorney

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