Colorado Federal Elections 2026

Explore all federal election races in Colorado for 2026. Compare candidate positions, review voting records, and make an informed decision.

Races in Colorado

Candidates

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Colorado

2 races tracked

Election Schedule

  • Senate Class 2 — Next election: 2026 UP IN 2026
  • Governor — Next election: 2026 UP IN 2026
  • 8 congressional districts — All up in every even-year election UP IN 2026
  • Senate Class 3 — Next election: 2028 Not up until 2028
  • Next presidential election: 2028 Not up until 2028

2026 Active Races

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GovernorActiveNov 3, 2026
Governor
Lean D
Phil Weiser
Phil WeiserD
vs
Michael Bennet
Michael BennetD45%
Colorado is a solidly blue state where the gubernatorial race is primarily determined by the Democratic primary. Republicans have not won a statewide governor's race in 24 years.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2026
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U.S. SenateActiveNov 3, 2026
U.S. Senate
Safe D
MB
Mark BaisleyR
vs
KB
Karen BreslinD
vs
JJ
Janak JoshiR
vs
JG
Julie GonzalesD35%
vs
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John HickenlooperD38%
📊 Limited general election polling available; Democratic primary shows Hickenlooper with early advantage over Gonzales in initial matchups, though Gonzales gains ground with voter information.Data for Progress, 2026-02-25
Colorado is a solidly Democratic state; this seat is unlikely to flip and will not affect overall Senate control. The outcome will reinforce Democratic dominance in a state that has shifted significantly left over the past decade.
Last updated: Apr 6, 2026