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KVNF's 2026 Primary Election Guide

Colorado's primary election is Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Ballots have already been mailed — if you're a registered voter, yours should be in hand. The primary decides which candidates advance to the November general election.

Remaining key dates

  • Mon, June 22: Last day to safely return your ballot by mail. After this, use a drop box or vote in person. Also the last day to register online or by mail and still get a ballot mailed to you.
  • Tue, June 23: Ballot drop boxes open statewide.
  • Tue, June 30 — Election Day: Drop boxes and voting centers open until 7 p.m. Your ballot must reach the county clerk by 7 p.m. — postmarks don't count. Same-day registration is available in person through 7 p.m.

How Colorado's primary works

  • Registered Democrats and Republicans receive their own party's ballot.
  • Unaffiliated voters receive both a Democratic and a Republican ballot, but may return only one.
  • The Libertarian primary is closed — only voters registered Libertarian by June 8 can vote in it.
  • Unaffiliated voters wanting a Unity Party ballot must request one from their county clerk.

Voting resources

Local Races

Who's Running in Our Local Counties — 2026 Primary (June 30)
Office Candidate(s) Party On the June 30 primary ballot?
Montrose County
Commissioner, District 3 Ed Lafferty Republican Unopposed; advances to November
Coroner Shaye Schottel Republican Unopposed; advances to November
Commissioner, District 2Caryn GibsonRepublicanUnopposed; advances to November
SheriffGene LillardRepublicanUnopposed; advances to November
Clerk & RecorderTressa GuynesRepublicanUnopposed; advances to November
Treasurer & Public TrusteeRosemary MurphyRepublicanUnopposed; advances to November
AssessorBrad HughesRepublicanUnopposed; advances to November
SurveyorJames PierceRepublicanUnopposed; advances to November
Delta County
Sheriff Joseph "Quinn" Archibeque vs. Darel Reed Republican Contested primary — your vote decides this
Sheriff James Lester Unaffiliated Unopposed; advances to November
Sheriff Demitri Stelter Democrat Unopposed; advances to November
Commissioner, District 1Nathan Clay; Matthew SoperDemocratic; RepublicanNo primary; they meet in November
CoronerLance Boren; Jillian DeneauRepublican; DemocraticNo primary; they meet in November
AssessorJolene GeorgeRepublicanUnopposed; advances to November
Clerk & RecorderRene WarnerRepublicanUnopposed; advances to November
TreasurerBrittany KuhnRepublicanUnopposed; advances to November
Ouray County
AssessorSusie MayfieldUnaffiliatedNot on primary ballot; November only
Clerk & RecorderDamon ToddUnaffiliatedNot on primary ballot; November only
Commissioner, District 2Michelle NauerUnaffiliatedNot on primary ballot; November only
CoronerRobert "Glenn" BoydUnaffiliatedNot on primary ballot; November only
SheriffMichael "Justin" PerryUnaffiliatedNot on primary ballot; November only
TreasurerTrisha OaklandUnaffiliatedNot on primary ballot; November only

State-wide Races

Office Candidate(s) Party On the June primary ballot?
Federal Offices
U.S. Senate John Hickenlooper vs. Julie Gonzales Democratic Contested primary — your vote decides this
U.S. Senate Mark Baisley Republican Unopposed; advances to November
U.S. House District 3 Jeff Hurd vs. Ron Hanks Republican Contested primary — your vote decides this
U.S. House District 3 Alex Kelloff vs. Dwayne Romero Democratic Contested primary — your vote decides this
Governor
Governor Michael Bennet vs. Phil Weiser Democratic Contested primary — your vote decides this
Governor Scott Bottoms vs. Barb Kirkmeyer vs. Victor Marx vs. Kelvin "K-Man" Wimberly (write-in) Republican Contested primary — your vote decides this
Governor Eric Mulder Libertarian Advances to November
Governor Paul Fiorino vs. Jeffrey Peckman Unity Party nomination pending
Attorney General
Attorney General Hetal Doshi vs. Michael Dougherty vs. Jena Griswold vs. David Seligman Democratic Contested primary — your vote decides this
Attorney General Michael Allen vs. David Willson Republican Contested primary — your vote decides this
Secretary of State
Secretary of State Jessie Danielson vs. Amanda Gonzalez Democratic Contested primary — your vote decides this
Secretary of State James Wiley Republican Unopposed; advances to November
Secretary of State Celeste Landry Colorado Forward Party Advances to November
Secretary of State Amanda Campbell American Constitution Advances to November
Secretary of State Sean Vadney vs. Alex Astley Libertarian Contested primary — your vote decides this
State Treasurer
State Treasurer Jeff Bridges Democratic Unopposed; advances to November
State Treasurer Kevin Grantham Republican Unopposed; advances to November
State Board of Education District 3
State Board of Education District 3 Barbara Clementi Democratic Unopposed; advances to November
State Board of Education District 3 Sherri Wright Republican Unopposed; advances to November
Colorado Senate
Senate District 7 Janice Rich Republican Unopposed; advances to November
Colorado House of Representatives
House District 54 Nina Anderson vs. Jason Bias Republican Contested primary — your vote decides this
House District 54 Mallory Martin Democratic Unopposed; advances to November
House District 58 Susannah Smith Democratic Unopposed; advances to November
House District 58 Larry Suckla Republican Unopposed; advances to November

KVNF's Original Election Coverage

VOTE sign at the Clerk & County Recorder's Office in Longmont, CO
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VOTE sign at the Clerk & County Recorder's Office in Longmont, CO

KVNF's Original Election Coverage

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