Question 1

Who should I vote for in Colorado in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Vote for the candidate with the strongest record. This page scores 13 Colorado races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and statewide office on the Ballot Standard, 15 qualities of character, qualifications and performance from public records and established reporting, and names the candidate who scores highest in each. Evidence checked October 9, 2026.

Question 2

Who should I vote for in Colorado Senate?

Accepted Answer

Mark Baisley has the strongest record in the Colorado U.S. Senate race. Mark Baisley scores 68 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of John Hickenlooper at 67, as of October 6, 2026. Mark Baisley's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. John Hickenlooper's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Ryan Apelbaum (0 of 15 criteria), Christopher Baum (3 of 15 criteria), Bob Chew (7 of 15 criteria), Blake Huber (4 of 15 criteria), Will Powers (0 of 15 criteria), Donald Willoughby (0 of 15 criteria) and Adam Withrow (3 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 3

Who should I vote for in Colorado Governor?

Accepted Answer

Phil Weiser has the strongest record in the Colorado governor's race. Phil Weiser scores 68 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Greg Lopez at 56 and Victor Marx at 50, as of October 9, 2026. Phil Weiser's highest marks are accountability and relevant experience. Greg Lopez's highest marks are courage and relevant experience. Stephen Hamilton (2 of 15 criteria), Eric Mulder (5 of 15 criteria), Jeff Peckman (2 of 15 criteria) and Erik Underwood (3 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 4

Who should I vote for in Colorado Attorney General?

Accepted Answer

Michael Allen has the strongest record in the Colorado attorney general race. Michael Allen scores 64 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Jena Griswold at 57, as of October 9, 2026. Michael Allen's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Jena Griswold's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 5

Who should I vote for in Colorado Secretary of State?

Accepted Answer

No candidate in the Colorado secretary of state race has enough public record yet for a Ballot Standard score, as of October 9, 2026. Amanda Campbell (2 of 15 criteria), Amanda Gonzalez (7 of 15 criteria), Celeste Landry (4 of 15 criteria), Sean Vadney (2 of 15 criteria) and James Wiley (4 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 6

Who should I vote for in Colorado State Treasurer?

Accepted Answer

Jeff Bridges has the strongest record in the Colorado state treasurer race. Jeff Bridges scores 72 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Kevin J. Grantham at 67, as of October 9, 2026. Jeff Bridges's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Kevin J. Grantham's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Jodie Barr (0 of 15 criteria) and Marilee Langner Sturgis (0 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 7

Who should I vote for in CO-01?

Accepted Answer

No candidate in Colorado's 1st Congressional District has enough public record yet for a Ballot Standard score, as of October 9, 2026. Shimon Blau (7 of 15 criteria), Chad Humphrey (5 of 15 criteria), Melat Kiros (7 of 15 criteria), Critter Milton (0 of 15 criteria), Christy Peterson (6 of 15 criteria), Stephen Replin (0 of 15 criteria), Kevin StClair (0 of 15 criteria) and John Wren (0 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 8

Who should I vote for in CO-02?

Accepted Answer

Joe Neguse has the strongest record in Colorado's 2nd Congressional District. Joe Neguse scores 79 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Joe Neguse's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Kelley Anne Dennison (5 of 15 criteria) and Gaylon Kent (3 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 9

Who should I vote for in CO-03?

Accepted Answer

Jeff Hurd has the strongest record in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District. Jeff Hurd scores 70 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Dwayne L. Romero at 64, as of October 9, 2026. Jeff Hurd's highest marks are courage and command of the job. Dwayne L. Romero's highest marks are roots in the constituency and relevant experience. Clifton Brown (1 of 15 criteria) and Cory Robertson (1 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 10

Who should I vote for in CO-04?

Accepted Answer

Eileen Laubacher has the strongest record in Colorado's 4th Congressional District. Eileen Laubacher scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Lauren Boebert at 58, as of October 9, 2026. Eileen Laubacher's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Lauren Boebert's highest marks are courage and relevant experience. Luis Galvan (0 of 15 criteria) and Douglas Mangeris (2 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 11

Who should I vote for in CO-05?

Accepted Answer

Jeff Crank has the strongest record in Colorado's 5th Congressional District. Jeff Crank scores 66 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Jessica Killin at 61, as of October 9, 2026. Jeff Crank's highest marks are roots in the constituency and showing up. Jessica Killin's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Mark "Marky Jr" Elworth (2 of 15 criteria), Steven Fuller (1 of 15 criteria) and Christopher Mitchell (3 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 12

Who should I vote for in CO-06?

Accepted Answer

Jason Crow has the strongest record in Colorado's 6th Congressional District. Jason Crow scores 69 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Jason Crow's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Jason Clark (6 of 15 criteria), Patty McMahon (5 of 15 criteria), Meredith Ryan (1 of 15 criteria) and Samir Ezzeldin Witta (5 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 13

Who should I vote for in CO-07?

Accepted Answer

Brittany Pettersen has the strongest record in Colorado's 7th Congressional District. Brittany Pettersen scores 66 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Tim Bennett at 50, as of October 9, 2026. Brittany Pettersen's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Tim Bennett's highest marks are relevant experience. Lawrence Kyle Clark (1 of 15 criteria), Susan Hall (1 of 15 criteria), Joe Krzeczkowski (6 of 15 criteria) and Dan "Kilo" Sallis (3 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 14

Who should I vote for in CO-08?

Accepted Answer

Gabe Evans has the strongest record in Colorado's 8th Congressional District. Gabe Evans scores 64 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Manny Rutinel at 57, as of October 9, 2026. Gabe Evans's highest marks are showing up and courage. Manny Rutinel's highest marks are relevant experience and communication. Dave Wood (2 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Who should I vote for in Colorado?

U.S. Senate, Colorado

Governor of Colorado

Attorney General of Colorado

Secretary of State of Colorado

State Treasurer of Colorado

U.S. House, Colorado 1st Congressional District

U.S. House, Colorado 2nd Congressional District

U.S. House, Colorado 3rd Congressional District

U.S. House, Colorado 4th Congressional District

U.S. House, Colorado 5th Congressional District

U.S. House, Colorado 6th Congressional District

U.S. House, Colorado 7th Congressional District

U.S. House, Colorado 8th Congressional District