2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado
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The 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the eight U.S. representatives from the State of Colorado, one from each of the state's congressional districts. The elections will coincide with other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections.
District 1
The 1st district includes almost all of Denver, as well as the enclaves of Glendale and Holly Hills. The incumbent is Democrat Diana DeGette, who was re-elected with 76.6% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Democratic primary
Declared
- Diana DeGette, incumbent U.S. representative[2]
- Melat Kiros, barista[3]
Filed paperwork
- Tiffany Rodgers[4]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Diana DeGette (D) | $141,473 | $117,981 | $292,961 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[5] | |||
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Amanda Capobianco[6]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Safe D | April 10, 2025 |
District 2
The 2nd district is located in north-central Colorado, including the northwestern Denver suburbs, such as Boulder and Fort Collins. The incumbent is Democrat Joe Neguse, who was re-elected with 68.4% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Democratic primary
Declared
- Joe Neguse, incumbent U.S. Representative[2]
Endorsements
Joe Neguse
- Organizations
- League of Conservation Voters Action Fund[10]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Joe Neguse (D) | $312,653 | $238,664 | $2,064,889 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[11] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Safe D | April 10, 2025 |
District 3
The 3rd district encompasses the Colorado Western Slope, including the cities of Montrose, Pueblo, and Grand Junction. The incumbent is Republican Jeff Hurd, who was elected with 50.8% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Republican primary
Declared
- Jeff Hurd, incumbent U.S. Representative[2]
- Hope Scheppelman, former vice chair of the Colorado Republican Party[12]
Filed paperwork
- Jason Bias[13]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Jeff Hurd (R) | $709,616 | $163,971 | $555,948 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[14] | |||
Democratic primary
Declared
- Alex Kelloff, ski company founder[15]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Likely R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Likely R | April 10, 2025 |
District 4
The 4th district encompasses the rural Eastern Plains and the southern Denver exurbs, including Castle Rock and Parker. The incumbent is Republican Lauren Boebert, who was elected to the 4th district with 53.6% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Republican primary
Declared
- Lauren Boebert, incumbent U.S. Representative[2]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Lauren Boebert (R) | $301,826 | $176,409 | $284,562 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[16] | |||
Democratic primary
Declared
- Trisha Calvarese, communications professional and nominee for this district in 2024[17]
- Eileen Laubacher, a retired Rear Admiral and former member of the U.S. National Security Council[18]
- John Padora, engineer and candidate for this district in 2024[18]
Filed paperwork
- Michael Kurtis Maddox[19]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Safe R | April 10, 2025 |
District 5
The 5th district is centered on El Paso County and Colorado Springs including its suburbs, Cimarron Hills and Fort Carson. The incumbent is Republican Jeff Crank, who was elected with 54.7% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Republican primary
Declared
- Jeff Crank, incumbent U.S. Representative[2]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Jeff Crank (R) | $308,345 | $127,063 | $247,835 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[20] | |||
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Zurit Horowitz[21]
- Joe Reagan, former director of outreach for Wreaths Across America and candidate for this district in 2024[22]
- Michelle Tweed[23]
Announcement pending
- Jessica Killin, former chief of staff to Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff[24]
Independent candidates
Filed paperwork
- Roy Matthewson[25]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Likely R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Likely R | April 10, 2025 |
District 6
The 6th district takes in much of the eastern Denver metropolitan area, as well as parts of the southern and northern area. The incumbent is Democrat Jason Crow, who was re-elected with 59% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Democratic primary
Declared
- Jason Crow, incumbent U.S. Representative[2]
Filed paperwork
- Dylan Shelby[26]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Jason Crow (D) | $311,160 | $148,407 | $1,911,046 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[27] | |||
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Khaleb Ian Dammen[28]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Safe D | April 10, 2025 |
District 7
The 7th district encompasses central Colorado, with a small part extending into the western Denver metropolitan area. The incumbent is Democrat Brittany Pettersen, who was elected with 55.3% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Democratic primary
Declared
- Brittany Pettersen, incumbent U.S. Representative[2]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Brittany Pettersen (D) | $252,085 | $230,131 | $582,886 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[29] | |||
Endorsements
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Safe D | April 10, 2025 |
District 8
The 8th district includes the northern Front Range cities and surrounding Denver communities, including Thornton, Brighton, Johnstown, and Greeley. The incumbent is Republican Gabe Evans, who flipped the district and was elected with 49.0% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Republican primary
Declared
- Gabe Evans, incumbent U.S. Representative[31]
Endorsements
Gabe Evans
Federal officials
- Donald Trump, 45th and 47th president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[32]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Gabe Evans (R) | $810,737 | $130,542 | $755,188 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[33] | |||
Democratic primary
Declared
- Amie Baca-Oehlert, former president of the Colorado Education Association[34]
- Shannon Bird, state representative from the 29th district (2019–present)[35]
- Yadira Caraveo, former U.S. Representative (2023–2025)[36]
- Manny Rutinel, state representative from the 32nd district (2023–present)[37]
- John Szemler, management software consultant and Republican candidate for the 6th district in 2020[31]
- Dave Young, Colorado State Treasurer (2019–present)[38]
Potential
- Evan Munsing, private equity professional[39]
Declined
- Julie Duran Mullica, Adams County commissioner (endorsed Bird)[40]
- Kyle Mullica, state senator (endorsed Bird)[40]
- Joe Salazar, former state representative and candidate for attorney general in 2018[41] (endorsed Baca-Oehlert)[42]
Endorsements
Amie Baca-Oehlert
- State legislators
- Judy Solano, former state representative (2003–2014)[42]
- Joe Salazar, former state representative (2013–2019)[42]
Shannon Bird
- State legislators
- Steve Fenberg, former President of the Colorado Senate (2022–2025) from the 18th district (2017–2025)[43]
- Elliot Hood, at-large Regent of the University of Colorado (2025–present)[43]
- Julie McCluskie, Speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives (2023–present) from the 13th district (2019–present)[43]
Manny Rutinel
- U.S. senators
- Gary Hart, former U.S. Senator from Colorado (1975–1987)[44]
- State legislators
- Jennifer Bacon, state representative from the 7th district (2021–present)[45]
- Adrienne Benavidez, former state representative from the 32rd district (2017–2023)[45]
- Andrew Boesenecker, state representative from the 53rd district (2021–present)[45]
- Junie Joseph, state representative from the 10th district (2023–present)[45]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Manny Rutinel (D) | $1,190,054 | $531,752 | $658,302 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[33] | |||
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Amie Baca- Oehlert |
Shannon Bird |
Yadira Caraveo |
Manny Rutinel |
Dave Young |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling (D)[46][A] | May 19–20, 2025 | 467 (RV) | ± 4.5% | 4% | 5% | 36% | 8% | 8% | 39% |
| – | – | 51% | 21% | – | 28% |
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Tossup | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Tossup | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Tossup | April 10, 2025 |
Notes
- ^ Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
- Partisan clients
- ^ Poll sponsored by Caraveo's campaign
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "2024 House Vote Tracker". Cook Political Report. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g Luning, Ernest (May 9, 2025). "Fields for Colorado's top 2026 statewide, congressional races begin to take shape". Colorado Politics. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
Every incumbent member of Congress from Colorado who is up for election next year is seeking another term
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- ^ a b "2026 Election United States House - Colorado 8th". fec.gov. Federal Election Commission. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
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- ^ Paul, Jesse (November 18, 2024). "Which Democrats may challenge Republican Gabe Evans in Colorado's 8th Congressional District come 2026?". The Colorado Sun. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
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External links
- Official campaign websites for 1st district candidates
- Official campaign websites for 2nd district candidates
- Official campaign websites for 3rd district candidates
- Official campaign websites for 4th district candidates
- Lauren Boebert (R) for Congress
- Trisha Calvarese (D) for Congress
- Eileen Laubacher (D) for Congress
- John Padora (D) for Congress
- Official campaign websites for 5th district candidates
- Official campaign websites for 6th district candidates
- Official campaign websites for 7th district candidates
- Official campaign websites for 8th district candidates