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. The primary elections took place on June 30, 2026.
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.
Democratic primary
Nominee
Melat Kiros, graduate student and former attorney
Eliminated in primary
Diana DeGette, incumbent U.S. representative
Wanda James, member of the University of Colorado Board of Regents from the 1st district (2023–present)
Withdrawn
Carter Hanson, substitute teacher
Olivia Miller
Christopher Oldfield
Santiago Palomino, teacher
Tiffany Rodgers, medical office manager
Endorsements
Fundraising
Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.
Results
Republican primary
Nominee
Christy Peterson, office manager
Results
Independents
Filed paperwork
Shimon Blau, medical doctor
General election
Predictions
Post-primary endorsements
Fundraising
Results
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.
Democratic primary
Nominee
Joe Neguse, incumbent U.S. Representative
Withdrawn
Cinque Mason
Endorsements
Fundraising
Results
Republican primary
Nominee
Kelley Dennison, business owner
Eliminated in primary
Christina Blunt, business owner
Results
General election
Predictions
Fundraising
Results
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.
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