2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado


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 will take 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

Declared

  • Diana DeGette, incumbent U.S. representative
  • Carter Hanson, substitute teacher
  • Wanda James, member of the University of Colorado Board of Regents from the 1st district
  • Melat Kiros, attorney

    Filed paperwork

  • Olivia Miller
  • Christopher Oldfield
  • Santiago Palomino, teacher
  • Tiffany Rodgers, medical office manager

    Endorsements

Fundraising

Republican primary

Filed paperwork

Predictions

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

Declared

  • Cinque Mason
  • Joe Neguse, incumbent U.S. Representative

    Endorsements

Fundraising

General election

Predictions

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.

Republican primary

Declared

  • Jeff Hurd, incumbent U.S. Representative
  • Hope Scheppelman, former vice chair of the Colorado Republican Party

    Filed paperwork

  • Jason Bias

    Endorsements

Fundraising

Polling

Democratic primary

Declared

  • Alex Kelloff, ski company founder

    Filed paperwork

  • Kyle Doster, barista

    Endorsements

Fundraising

Independents

Filed paperwork

  • Heather Barton

    General election

Predictions

Polling

Jeff Hurd vs. Alex Kelloff

Poll sourceDate
administered
Sample
size
Margin
of error
Jeff
Hurd
Alex
Kelloff
Undecided
Expedition Strategies January 8–12, 2026400 ± 4.9%48%39%12%

District 4

The 4th district encompasses the rural Eastern Plains and the southern Denver exurbs, including Castle Rock and Parker. The incumbent is Republican Lauren Boebert, who was elected to the 4th district with 53.6% of the vote in 2024.

Republican primary

Declared

  • Lauren Boebert, incumbent U.S. Representative

    Filed paperwork

  • Eric San Felipe

    Endorsements

Fundraising

Democratic primary

Declared

  • Trisha Calvarese, communications professional and nominee for this district in 2024
  • Eileen Laubacher, former member of the U.S. National Security Council
  • John Padora, engineer and candidate for this district in 2024

    Filed paperwork

  • Kurt Maddox, retail worker
  • Jenna Preston, clinical psychologist

    Endorsements

Fundraising

Libertarian primary

Filed paperwork

  • Douglas Mangeris, construction superintendent and firearms dealer

    Independents

Declared

  • Tim Veldhuizen, businessman

    Filed paperwork

  • Wayne Thornton

    General election

Predictions

District 5

The 5th district is centered on El Paso County and Colorado Springs including its suburbs, Cimarron Hills and Fort Carson. The incumbent is Republican Jeff Crank, who was elected with 54.7% of the vote in 2024.

Republican primary

Declared

  • Jeff Crank, incumbent U.S. Representative

    Endorsements

Fundraising

Democratic primary

Declared

  • Matt Cavanaugh, author and nonprofit executive
  • Zurit Horowitz, occupational therapist
  • Jessica Killin, former chief of staff to Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff
  • Joe Reagan, former director of outreach for Wreaths Across America and candidate for this district in 2024

    Filed paperwork

  • River Gassen, university research assistant and nominee for this district in 2024
  • Jamey Smith, engineer
  • Michelle Tweed, former VA employee and navy veteran

    Endorsements

Fundraising

Independent candidates

Filed paperwork

  • Steven Fuller, small business owner
  • Roy Matthewson, retired army lieutenant colonel

    Withdrawn

  • Matt Cavanaugh, author and nonprofit executive ''''

    Fundraising

General election

Predictions

Polling

Jeff Crank vs. Jessica Killin vs. Matt Cavanaugh

Poll sourceDate
administered
Sample
size
Margin
of error
Jeff
Crank
Jessica
Killin
Matt
Cavanaugh
Undecided
Global Strategy Group October 30 – November 3, 2025450 ± 4.6%43%40%5%12%

District 6

The 6th district takes in much of the eastern Denver metropolitan area, as well as parts of the southern and northern area. The incumbent is Democrat Jason Crow, who was re-elected with 59% of the vote in 2024.

Democratic primary

Declared

  • Jason Crow, incumbent U.S. Representative

    Filed paperwork

  • Travis Dishon
  • Dylan Shelby, retail sales specialist and activist

    Endorsements

Fundraising

Republican primary

Filed paperwork

  • Khaleb Ian Dammen

    Independents

Filed paperwork

  • Edwardo Quinonez

    General election

Predictions

District 7

The 7th district encompasses central Colorado, with a small part extending into the western Denver metropolitan area. The incumbent is Democrat Brittany Pettersen, who was elected with 55.3% of the vote in 2024.

Democratic primary

Declared

  • Brittany Pettersen, incumbent U.S. Representative

    Fundraising

Endorsements

Republican primary

Filed paperwork

  • Timothy Bennett
  • Amanda Capobianco, chief executive officer ''''

    General election

Predictions

District 8

The 8th district includes the northern Front Range cities and surrounding Denver communities, including Thornton, Brighton, Johnstown, and Greeley. The incumbent is Republican Gabe Evans, who flipped the district and was elected with 49.0% of the vote in 2024.

Republican primary

Declared

  • Gabe Evans, incumbent U.S. Representative

    Filed paperwork

  • Adam DeRito
  • Gavin Solomon, businessman from New York

    Endorsements

Fundraising

Democratic primary

Declared

  • Shannon Bird, state representative from the 29th district
  • Evan Munsing, Marine Corps veteran and business leader
  • Manny Rutinel, state representative from the 32nd district
  • John Szemler, management software consultant

    Filed paperwork

  • Denis Abrate
  • Daniel Hassler, small business owner
  • Larry Johnson, attorney and frequent candidate

    Withdrawn

  • Amie Baca-Oehlert, former president of the Colorado Education Association
  • Yadira Caraveo, former U.S. Representative
  • Dave Young, Colorado State Treasurer

    Declined

  • Julie Duran Mullica, Adams County commissioner '
  • Kyle Mullica, state senator from the 24th district '
  • Joe Salazar, former state representative from the 31st district and candidate for attorney general in 2018 ''''

    Endorsements

Fundraising

Polling

Poll sourceDate
administered
Sample
size
Margin
of error
Amie Baca-
Oehlert
Shannon
Bird
Yadira
Caraveo
Manny
Rutinel
Dave
Young
Undecided
Public Policy Polling May 19–20, 2025467 ± 4.5%4%5%36%8%8%39%
Public Policy Polling May 19–20, 2025467 ± 4.5%51%21%28%

General election

Predictions