2026 Elections

Statewide and congressional contests heat up early as candidates line up for 2026

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Colorado’s political world is in as close to a lull as it’s likely to get this cycle — six months past the 2024 general election, days after the end of this year’s regular legislative session, and with just over a year to go until voters begin casting primary ballots.

Major candidates for the state’s most prominent and competitive 2026 contests have already emerged, but many are about to get more company.

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Polls show Republican momentum, Democrat doubts as Colorado’s 2026 battle lines form

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Unaffiliated voters now make up nearly half of Colorado’s electorate – and both parties are fighting to find a winning message.

With the 2026 midterms on the horizon, several new polls offer an early glimpse into Colorado’s shifting political terrain.

A recent survey of 987 likely Colorado Republican primary voters, conducted by Pulse Opinion Research for the Road to Red Initiative from March 14–19, offers a snapshot of voter sentiment heading into the 2026 midterms.

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Can the America-First movement win in Colorado? Heidi Ganahl and Rasmussen pollster break down Colorado’s GOP identity crisis

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With Colorado’s 2026 elections on the horizon, Republicans are once again asking the question: What kind of candidate can actually win statewide?

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Yadira Caraveo launches bid to reclaim Colorado’s 8th District after razor-thin loss to Gabe Evans

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Democrat Yadira Caraveo has officially launched her campaign to reclaim Colorado’s 8th Congressional District—just five months after losing the seat to freshman Republican Gabe Evans by fewer than 2,500 votes.

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Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold joins Democratic primary for attorney general

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Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold announced Monday that she is seeking the Democratic nomination for attorney general in next year’s election, promising to “stand up to Donald Trump to protect our rights and freedoms.”

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A shepherd in the trenches: Rep. Scott Bottoms answers the call to fight for Colorado

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El Paso County Republican Rep. Scott Bottoms walked the quiet State Capitol halls with his wife, prayers filling the empty space. They spent hours there—no fanfare, just a pastor seeking God’s will on a new path after years of preaching in Colorado Springs. 

Several lawmakers asked him to run for office. “I’m a pastor,” he told them. One replied, “Pray about it.” That stuck. “I almost said no,” Bottoms said. “I was scared God might say yes.” 

“I didn’t choose this,” Bottoms said. “I felt God say ‘This is your battlefield.’”

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Early cash surge in Colorado’s 8th congressional district as Democrats target Rep. Gabe Evans’ seat

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Democratic congressional candidate Manny Rutinel has raised more than $1 million since launching his bid in late January to challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans in Colorado’s swingy 8th Congressional District, his campaign said.

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