2026 General Election
Updated: Oct 22
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (polls close at 7:00 pm)
Martes 3 de noviembre de 2026 (las urnas cierran a las 7:00 pm)
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CANDIDATES
These national and state races will be on your Golden ballot:
U.S. Senate
U.S. House of Representatives, 7th District (CD7)
Colorado Governor and Lt. Governor
Attorney General
Secretary of State
State Treasurer
State Board of Education
Chalkbeat: Voter guide 2026: Where Colorado State Board of Education candidates stand on 9 important issues
CU Board of Regents
Colorado Senate—District 22
Monica Duran (D) https://www.monicaduran.com/
Steve Harkess (R) https://steve4colorado.us/
Colorado House of Representatives—District 27
Eric Bodenstab (R) https://www.eric4jeffco.com/
Danielle Varda (D) https://www.vardaforcolorado.com/
Jefferson County
County Commissioner—District 3
Lisa Cutter (D) https://www.cutterforcolorado.com/
Stephanie VandenBerg (R) https://vandenbergforcolorado.com/
Clerk and Recorder
Nicole Hensel (D) https://www.nicoleforjeffco.com/
Paul Poston (R) https://paulforclerk.com/
Sheriff
Randall Doizaki (R) https://doizakiforsheriff.com/
Regina “Reggie” Marinelli (D, incumbent) https://marinelliforsheriff.com/
Treasurer
Murl Hendrickson (Libertarian) https://murl4jeffco.com/
Eric Proctor (D) https://www.ericproctor.com/
Assessor
Andy Kerr (D) https://kerrforjeffco.com/
Greg Ketcham (Unaffiliated) https://gregforjeffco.com/
Vera King (R)
Coroner
Nick Lobello (D) https://www.nickforcoroner.com/
Allison Harmon (R)
Surveyor
Robert Hennessy (R, incumbent)
Candidate Forums and Meet & Greet Statement Recordings
Jefferson County Commissioners Candidate Forum
Stephanie VandenBerg and Lisa A. Cutter
Jeffco Office Candidates’ Brief Statements
County Clerk & Recorder, Treasurer, Assessor, Sheriff, and Coroner
WATCH HERE (statements begin at 38 min into the video)
Colorado State House Districts 24, 25, 27, and 30 Candidate Forum
HD 24: Lisa Feret and Kristopher Johnson
HD 25: Tammy Story
HD 27: Danielle Varda and Eric Bodenstab
HD 30: Rebekah Stewart and Tyler Switzer
Colorado State House Districts 23 and 29 Candidate Forum
HD 23: Alexis Hoffkling and Ross Metler
HD 29: Kristine Ireland (Lori Goldstein was unable to attend; shared a statement)
STATEWIDE BALLOT MEASURES
The following proposition was referred by the legislature:
Proposition NN - "State Public K-12 Education Funding" (SB26-135) proposes a statutory change.
The following amendments and propositions were citizen-initiated:
Amendment 81, “Law Enforcement Reporting Requirements to Federal Authorities,” proposes to change the Colorado Constitution.
Amendment 82, “Right to Natural Gas,” proposes to change the Colorado Constitution.
Amendment 83, “Constitutional Right to Hunt and Fish,” proposes to change the Colorado Constitution.
Amendment 84, “Mail Ballot Voter Identification,” proposes to change the Colorado Constitution.
Amendment 85, “Plain Language Ballot Questions,” proposes to change the Colorado Constitution.
Amendment 86, “Congressional Redistricting,” proposes to change the Colorado Constitution.
Amendment 87, “Graduated Income Tax,” proposes to change the Colorado Constitution.
Calculate how your Colorado income tax bill would change if Amendment 87 passes
Proposition 132, “Penalties for Fentanyl Crimes,” proposes a statutory change.
Proposition 133, “Penalties for Human Trafficking of a Minor,” proposes a statutory change.
Proposition 134, “Male and Female Participation in School Sports,” proposes a statutory change.
Proposition 135, “Prohibit Certain Surgeries for Minors,” proposes a statutory change.
Proposition 136, “Income Tax Rate Cap,” proposes a statutory change.
Proposition 137, “Designate Sporting Goods Sales Tax Revenue for Conservation,” proposes a statutory change.
For More Information:
Colorado Secretary of State—Amendments and Propositions on the 2026 Ballot
League of Women Voters of Colorado—Your 2026 Ballot
League of Women Voters—VOTE411.org (a nonpartisan "one-stop-shop" for election related information)
Ballot Measure Presentation Recordings
2026 Statewide Ballot Issue Presentation
League of Women Voters of Colorado
Education Focused Ballot Issues
(Ballot measures that will impact education funding both in Jeffco and statewide)
WATCH HERE (Q&A session is 1 hr into the video)
Jefferson County School District R-1 Ballot Issues 5A and 5B
General Purpose Mill Levy Override (MLO): Seeks $73 million to boost teacher and staff compensation and expand career and technical education (CTE) programming
Special Purpose Mill: Seeks $60 million for capital construction, building maintenance, technology, and facility security updates across Jefferson and Broomfield counties.
Jeffco Public Schools: Overview Information
Chalkbeat: Voter guide 2026: Jeffco Public Schools 5A and 5B would fund salary increases, building fixes
Golden Transcript: What Jeffco's ballot costs you (Calculator)
DATES AND RESOURCES
Drop Boxes are open
Election Day and last day to register to vote is Tuesday, November 3
Recommend using a Drop Box to return your ballot (before November 3 at 7 pm)
If mailing your ballot, please remember that postmarks don't count as timely return.
Ballots have arrived!
If you haven’t received your ballot in the mail, check your voter registration at GoVoteColorado.gov (go to “Find My Registration” and fill in the information. Make sure your registration status is “Active”)
If you don’t receive your ballot in the mail or make a mistake, damage, or lose your ballot, you may request a replacement ballot from the County Clerk and Recorder or vote in person at a Voter Service and Polling Center (VSPC).
Jefferson County Elections Website
Sign up for emails (Free and Fair newsletters) from the Jeffco Clerk and Recorder to get updates, helpful information, and insights (emails about once a month, with more frequent updates around elections).
Track your ballot with Ballot Trax
Know Your Voting Rights Booklet—Colorado Secretary of State
Jefferson County Elections: 303-271-8111 3500 Illinois Street, Suite 1100, Golden, CO 80401
VOTE411.org League of Women Voters Election Information (a nonpartisan "one-stop-shop" for election related information)
Election Protection Hotline
866-687-8683 (866-OUR-VOTE)
Español: 888-839-8682
Wondering about election security?
Take a tour of the Jeffco Election Center
Jeffco Public Library: Checking Facts, News and Information—Vetted websites that can help with fact-checking
PLEASE VOTE EARLY
and use an official Drop Box or Voter Center!
Golden Drop Boxes
Colorado School of Mines: 1400 Illinois St
Golden City Hall: 911 10th St
Jeffco Courts & Admin (Northeast side): 100 Jefferson County Pkwy (drive-up box)
Jeffco Elections (Laramie Building): 3500 Illinois St (drive-up box)
Golden Voter Service and Polling Centers (VSPC)
Jeffco Elections - Laramie Building, 3500 Illinois St
Open October 30 to November 3:
Golden City Hall, 911 10th St
Jeffco Fairgrounds, 15200 W 6th Ave
Open November 2 and 3:
Colorado School of Mines Mines Park Community Center #2, 2001 Infinity Cir
