Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Colorado General Election
Every Colorado voter will see the statewide races below.
Election Day
U.S. House and local races for Colorado are coming soon. To see your full ballot now, use GoVoteColorado.gov (Colorado Secretary of State).
Statewide races
On every Colorado ballot.
- Federal
U.S. Senator
Mark Baisley (Republican) · Christopher Baum (Approval Voting Party) · Bob Chew (Forward Party) · John Hickenlooper (Democratic) · Blake Huber (Libertarian) · Adam Withrow (Unity Party)
- State executive Open seat
Governor
Stephen T. Hamilton (American Constitution Party) · Greg Lopez (Unaffiliated) · Victor Marx (Republican) · Eric Mulder (Libertarian) · Jeff Peckman (Unity Party) · Erik Underwood (Approval Voting Party) · Phil Weiser (Democratic)
Key dates
- Fri, October 2, 2026: Counties may begin mailing ballotsColorado mails a ballot to every active registered voter. Counties must mail them by Oct. 9.
- Mon, October 12, 2026: Drop boxes must begin accepting ballotsSome counties open drop boxes earlier. Drop boxes accept ballots through 7 p.m. on Election Day.
- Mon, October 19, 2026: In-person voting begins at voter service and polling centersLocations and hours vary by county; check your county clerk.
- Mon, October 26, 2026: Last day to register or update your registration and still be mailed a ballot; last recommended day to mail your ballotAlso the last recommended day to return a ballot by mail; after this, use a drop box or voter service and polling center. You can still register and vote in person through Election Day.
- Tue, November 3, 2026: Election DayVoter service and polling centers are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mail ballots must be received by your county clerk (by drop box, in person, or mail) by 7 p.m.; postmarks do not count. Same-day registration is available in person.
Sources: Colorado Secretary of State: Griswold certifies 2026 General Election ballot (Sept. 4, 2026); Colorado Secretary of State: Voter registration FAQs; Jefferson County Elections: Upcoming Election; KUNC: 2026 Northern Colorado election voter guide. Check with your local election office for early-voting hours and locations.