Colorado governor race, 2026 7 candidates · Open seat (incumbent term-limited) · Nov. 3, 2026 general
Colorado · November 3, 2026 general election
Governor of Colorado
7 candidates on the general-election ballot, listed alphabetically by last name (not in ballot order). Open seat (incumbent term-limited); current governor: Jared Polis.
Record last updated:
| Candidate | Party (as listed) | Running mate | Website | Stated positions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Constitution | James K Treibert | No website found | Not yet compiled | |
| Unaffiliated | Taralyn Romero | Website: www.greglopez.co | Compiled | |
| Republican | George Washington Markert | Website: www.victor2026.com | Compiled | |
| Libertarian | Wayne Harlos | Website: www.mulderforgovernor.org | Compiled | |
| Unity | T.J. Cole | Website: jeffpeckman.com | Compiled | |
| Approval Voting | Frank Atwood | Website: erikunderwood.com | Compiled | |
| Democratic | Lesley Dahlkemper | Website: philforcolorado.com | Compiled |
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