2018 Colorado elections
Ageneral election was held in theU.S. state ofColorado on November 6, 2018. All of Colorado's executive offices and all seven of its seats in theUnited States House of Representatives were up for election. Democrats swept every statewide election on the ballot, leaving the at-large seat on theUniversity of Colorado Board of Regents and the Class 2 U.S. Senate seat as the last statewide offices held by Republicans.[ 1]
Governor and lieutenant governor [ edit ] Incumbent Democraticgovernor John Hickenlooper was term-limited. Incumbent Democraticlieutenant governor Donna Lynne ran for governor, but was eliminated in the Democratic primary on June 26, 2018.
Incumbent Republicanattorney general Cynthia Coffman ran for governor, but was eliminated at the state Republican party convention in April.
Michael Dougherty, district attorney for Colorado's Twentieth Judicial District[ 4] [ 5] Brad Levin, attorney[ 6] Amy Padden, federal prosecutor[ 6] Michael Dougherty (withdrawn)
Bruce Brown, district attorney for Colorado's 5th judicial district[ 7] Mike Foote , state representative[ 8] Joe Salazar
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National officials
State officials
Irene Aguilar , state senatorPolly Baca , former state senatorAdrienne Benavidez , state representativeCelina Benavidez , former state representativeJames Coleman , state representativeMark Ferrandino , former speaker of the HouseMike Foote , state representative and candidate for Boulder County DA[ 11] Joann Ginal , state representativeLucia Guzman , minority leader of the Colorado SenateLeslie Herod , state representativeEdie Hooton , state representative[ 11] Jovan Melton , state representativeDominick Moreno , state senatorJonathan Singer , state representative[ 15] Jessie Ulibarri , former state senatorFaith Winter , state representativeLocal officials
Shannon Bird, Westminster city councilwoman Maria de Cambria, Westminster city councilwoman Brother Jeff Fard, Denver community leader Rochelle Galindo, Greeley councilwoman Alberto Garcia, Westminster city councilwoman Eva Henry, Adams County commissioner Paul Lopez, Denver city councilman Kathly Plomer, president of the Adams County Board of Education Rhonda Solis, member of Colorado Board of Education Chaz Tedesco, Adams County commissioner Phil Weiser
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Jeni James Arndt, state representative; Assistant Majority Caucus Chair, district 53 (Larimer County) Fiona Arnold, CEO of Mainspring Developers; former executive director of the Colorado Department of Economic Development; former chair of the Colorado Law Dean's Advisory Council Bruce Brown, district attorney for Colorado's 5th judicial district (Clear Creek, Eagle, Lake, & Summit counties) Kathy Chandler-Henry, Eagle County Commissioner Jeff Chostner, district attorney for Pueblo Dennis Flores, Pueblo City Councilman Stan Garnett, former Boulder County district attorney Irene Griego, University of Colorado regent Chris Hansen, state representative, district 6 (Denver County) Bill Holen, Arapahoe County Commissioner Nancy Jackson, Arapahoe County Commissioner #4 Elise Jones, Boulder County Commissioner Tracy Kraft-Tharp, state representative, district 29 (Jefferson County) Alice Madden, former Majority Leader of theColorado House of Representatives [ 18] Dennis Maes, Pueblo County School Board member; former judge; practicing lawyer Jeanne McQueeney, Eagle County Commissioner Sean Murphy, mayor of Telluride, Colorado Anthony Nunez, former Pueblo County Commissioner Garrison Ortiz, Pueblo County Commissioner Sal Pace, Pueblo County Commissioner Joe Pelle, Boulder County Sheriff Marcelina Rivera, chief of staff to superintendent of Aurora Public Schools Gail Schwartz, former Colorado state senator David Skaggs, former Congressman Colorado's 2nd district Taylor Voss, Pueblo City School Board John Walsh, former United States Attorney for Colorado Community and civic leaders
Jessica Brown, partner, Gibson Dunn; former president, Colorado Women's Bar Association; former chair, Legal Aid Foundation of Colorado board of trustees Maxine Burkett, law professor Dan Caruso, founder, chairman, and CEO of Zayo; former chair of the Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network Steering Committee Aneesh Chopra , formerChief Technology Officer of the United States [ 18] Audrey Danner, owner of Mountain Connect Brad Feld, co-founder of Foundry Group; co-founder of Mobius Venture Capital Franz Hardy, former chair of the CU Law Alumni Board; partner at Gordon & Rees Sue Heilbronner, CEO of Mergelane Amy Padden, federal prosecutor, former candidate for Colorado attorney general[ 19] Paul Washington, former executive director of the Denver Office of Economic Development George Brauchler, district attorney for Colorado's 18th Judicial District[ 22] Republican primary results Party Candidate Votes % Republican George Brauchler 414,532 100.0 Total votes 414,532 100.0
Phil Weiser (D)
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Jeni James Arndt, state representative; assistant majority caucus chair, District 53 (Larimer County) Fiona Arnold, CEO of Mainspring Developers; former executive director of the Colorado Department of Economic Development; former chair of the Colorado Law Dean's Advisory Council Bruce Brown, district attorney for Colorado's 5th judicial district (Clear Creek, Eagle, Lake, & Summit counties) Kathy Chandler-Henry, Eagle County Commissioner Jeff Chostner, district attorney for Pueblo Dennis Flores, Pueblo City Councilman Stan Garnett, former Boulder County district attorney Irene Griego, University of Colorado regent Chris Hansen, state representative, district 6 (Denver County) Bill Holen, Arapahoe County Commissioner Nancy Jackson, Arapahoe County Commissioner #4 Elise Jones, Boulder County Commissioner Alice Madden, former Majority Leader of theColorado House of Representatives [ 18] Dennis Maes, Pueblo County School Board member; former judge; practicing lawyer Jeanne McQueeney, Eagle County Commissioner Sean Murphy, mayor of Telluride, Colorado Anthony Nunez, former Pueblo County Commissioner Garrison Ortiz, Pueblo County Commissioner Sal Pace, Pueblo County Commissioners Joe Pelle, Boulder County Sheriff Marcelina Rivera, chief of staff to superintendent of Aurora Public Schools Gail Schwartz, former Colorado state senator David Skaggs, former Congressman Colorado's 2nd district Tracy Kraft Tharp, state representative, district 29 (Jefferson County) Taylor Voss, Pueblo City School Board John Walsh, former United States Attorney for Colorado Community and civic leaders
Jessica Brown, partner, Gibson Dunn; former president, Colorado Women's Bar Association; former chair, Legal Aid Foundation of Colorado board of trustees Maxine Burkett, law professor Dan Caruso, founder, chairman, and CEO of Zayo; former chair of the Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network Steering Committee Aneesh Chopra , formerChief Technology Officer of the United States [ 18] Audrey Danner, owner of Mountain Connect Brad Feld, co-founder of Foundry Group; co-founder of Mobius Venture Capital Franz Hardy, former chair of the CU Law Alumni Board; partner at Gordon & Rees Sue Heilbronner, CEO of Mergelane Amy Padden, federal prosecutor, former candidate for Colorado attorney general[ 19] Paul Washington, former executive director of the Denver Office of Economic Development George Brauchler (R)
Bob Beauprez , former U.S. representative[ 24] Jim Crone, Morgan County sheriff[ 25] Michael McIntosh, Adams County sheriff[ 26] Shawn Mobley, Otero County sheriff[ 27] Brian Norton, Rio Grande County sheriff[ 28] Steve Reams, Weld County sheriff[ 29] Dan Rubinstein, 21st judicial district attorney[ 30] Jeff Shrader, Jefferson County sheriff[ 31] Justin Smith , Larimer County Sheriff[ 32] James Van Beek, Eagle County sheriff[ 33] Garrett Wiggins, Routt County sheriff[ 34] Sam Zordel, Prowers County sheriff[ 35] Organizations
Colorado Association of Realtors[ 36] Newspapers
Hypothetical polling
Joe Salazar vs. George Brauchler
Incumbent Republicansecretary of state Wayne Williams was eligible to run for re-election to a second term.
2018 Colorado State Treasurer election County resultsYoung: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%Watson: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%
Incumbent Republicanstate treasurer Walker Stapleton was term-limited and could not run for a third consecutive term in office. He was the unsuccessful Republican nominee forgovernor of Colorado .
Eliminated at convention [ edit ] Charles Scheibe, chief financial officer of the Colorado Department of Treasury[ 45] Dave Young (D)
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Brother Jeff Fard, Denver community leader[ 52] Jane Goff, state board of education member Sal Pace, Pueblo county commissioner Shakti, Lakewood city councilwoman Kris Teegardin, mayor of Edgewater Eliminated at convention [ edit ] Colorado State Board of Education [ edit ] Two seats on the seven-memberState Board of Education were up for election in 2018. These included the 2nd district seat held by Democrat Angelika Schroeder and the 4th district seat held by Republican Pam Mazanec.
State Board of Education member, Congressional District 2
Democratic primary results Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Angelika Schroeder (incumbent) 96,543 100.0 Total votes 96,543 100.0
Republican primary results Party Candidate Votes % Republican Johnny Barrett 51,679 100.0 Total votes 51,679 100.0
State Board of Education member, Congressional District 4
Democratic primary results Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Tim Krug 49,068 100.0 Total votes 49,068 100.0
Republican primary results Party Candidate Votes % Republican Debora L. Scheffel 77,948 100.0 Total votes 77,948 100.0
Regents of the University of Colorado [ edit ] Three seats on the nine-memberUniversity of Colorado Board of Regents were up for election in 2018. These included the at-large seat currently held by Democrat Stephen C. Ludwig, the 3rd district seat held by Republican Glen Gallegos, and the 5th district seat held by Republican Kyle Hybl.
At-large
Ken Montera (Republican)[ 62] Christopher E. Otwell (Unity)[ 63] [ 64] Lesley Smith (Democrat)[ 62] Eliminated at convention [ edit ] Jason Robinson (Democrat) Chantell Taylor (Democrat) CU Regent at-large
Democratic primary results Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Lesley Smith 493,636 100.0 Total votes 493,636 100.0
Republican primary results Party Candidate Votes % Republican Ken Montera 400,339 100.0 Total votes 400,339 100.0
CU Regent District 3
Democratic primary results Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Alvin Rivera 56,786 100.0 Total votes 56,786 100.0
Republican primary results Party Candidate Votes % Republican Glen H. Gallegos 60,795 100.0 Total votes 60,795 100.0
CU Regent District 5
Chance Hill (Republican)[ 65] Tony Wolusky (Democrat) Democratic primary results Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Tony Wolusky 45,927 100.0 Total votes 45,927 100.0
Republican primary results Party Candidate Votes % Republican Chance Hill 84,849 100.0 Total votes 84,849 100.0
In the2018 elections , 17 of the 35 seats in theColorado State Senate were on the ballot.Democrats gained two seats and a 19–16 majority, which endedRepublican control of the chamber.
In the2018 elections , all 65 seats in theColorado House of Representatives were up for election. TheDemocrats were able to expand their majority to 41–24, due to gaining five seats from theRepublicans .
United States House of Representatives [ edit ] All of Colorado's seven seats in theUnited States House of Representatives were up for election in 2018.
District 20 District Attorney [ edit ] General election candidates [ edit ] Michael Dougherty, district attorney for Colorado's Twentieth Judicial District Michael Dougherty, district attorney for Colorado's Twentieth Judicial District[ 4] Mike Foote, Colorado State Representative for Colorado District 30[ 66] Michael Dougherty
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The Longmont Times-Call [ 67] District attorneys
Jim Bullock (D16) Christian Champagne (D6) Jeff Chostner (D10) Will Furse (D22) Stan Garnett, previous Boulder County DA Dan Hotsenpiller (D7) Sheriffs
Joe DiSalvo, Pitkin County Bruce Hartman, Gilpin County Robert Jackson, Alamosa County Bill Masters, San Miguel County Joe Pelle, Boulder County Brett Schroetlin, Grand County Kirk Taylor, Pueblo County Community members
Matt Applebaum, former mayor of Boulder Cynthia Braddock, Boulder county assessor Ron Engles, Gilpin County commissioner Linda Isenhart, Gilpin County commissioner Alan Kennedy-Shaffer, candidate for state senate Bill Kirpatrick, Golden chief of police Kris Larsen, mayor of Nederland Brad Levin, former candidate for attorney general Claire Levy, former state representative Amy Padden, former candidate for attorney general Andrew Shoemaker, former Boulder city councilman Nick Thomas, independent candidate for US Congress, D2 Casey Tighe, Jefferson County commissioner Gail Watson, Gilpin County commissioner Lisa Widdekind, former candidate for Boulder County commissioner[ 68] Bob Yates, Boulder city councilman ^ Paul, Jesse (September 10, 2021)."Republican Heidi Hanahl files to run for Colorado governor in 2022" .The Colorado Sun ^ Osher, Christopher N. (March 10, 2017)."State Rep. Joe Salazar will run for Colorado attorney general" .The Denver Post . RetrievedMarch 11, 2017 . ^ Prater, Erin (May 11, 2017)."Former CU Law School dean Phil Weiser to run for Colorado attorney general" .Colorado Springs Gazette . RetrievedMay 12, 2017 . ^a b Luning, Ernest (February 3, 2018)."Democrat Michael Dougherty suspends attorney general campaign, applies for Boulder DA" .Colorado Politics . RetrievedFebruary 3, 2018 . ^ Luning, Earnest (May 24, 2017)."Prosecutor Michael Dougherty jumps in Democratic primary for attorney general" .The Colorado Statesman . Archived fromthe original on May 25, 2017. RetrievedMay 29, 2017 . ^a b Paul, Jesse; Frank, John (April 24, 2018)."Democratic field for attorney general appears to narrow to a two-candidate battle" .The Denver Post . RetrievedApril 24, 2018 . ^ Queen, Jack (August 30, 2017)."Michael Dougherty earns endorsement of District Attorney Bruce Brown in attorney general race" .Summit Daily News . RetrievedSeptember 14, 2017 . ^ Bunch, Joey (September 13, 2017)."Rep. Mike Foote, local prosecutor, backs Michael Dougherty in AG's race" .Colorado Politics . RetrievedSeptember 14, 2017 . ^a b "Joe Salazar for Attorney General – Posts" . Facebook. RetrievedJune 26, 2018 .^a b "Colorado AFL–CIO Announces First Round of 2018 Candidate Endorsements" . April 30, 2018.^a b c d e "Joe Salazar for Attorney General – Posts" . Facebook. RetrievedJune 26, 2018 .^ "Democrat Joe Salazar endorsed by Bernie Sanders-aligned Our Revolution group for attorney general" . Colorado Politics. December 20, 2017. RetrievedJune 26, 2018 .^ "Endorsements | Joe Salazar For Colorado Attorney General" . Salazarforcoag.com. Archived fromthe original on June 26, 2018. RetrievedJune 26, 2018 .^ Paul, Jesse (April 27, 2018)."Bernie Sanders endorses Democrat Joe Salazar in Colorado attorney general's race" .The Denver Post . RetrievedJune 26, 2018 . ^ https://www.facebook.com/Singer4House/videos/2163504263676375 [user-generated source ^ Luning, Ernest (June 12, 2017)."Denver attorney Brad Levin joins crowded Democratic primary field for Colorado attorney general" .Colorado Politics . RetrievedJune 12, 2017 . ^a b Luning, Ernest (September 14, 2017)."Bernie Buescher backs attorney general candidate Phil Weiser in Democratic primary" .Colorado Politics . RetrievedSeptember 14, 2017 . ^a b c d e f Prater, Erin (May 11, 2017)."Newcomer to Colorado attorney general race has endorsement from political heavy-hitter Ken Salazar" .Colorado Politics . RetrievedSeptember 14, 2017 . ^a b Luning, Ernest (April 24, 2018)."Democrat Amy Padden drops out of AG's race, endorses primary rival Phil Weiser" .Colorado Politics . RetrievedApril 24, 2018 . ^ Magellan Strategies (R) ^ Magellan Strategies (R) ^ Lauricello, Ann (November 13, 2017)."George Brauchler announces drops out of governor's race" .Fox 31 Denver website . RetrievedNovember 13, 2017 . ^ Barack Obama [@BarackObama] (August 1, 2018)."Today I'm proud to endorse such a wide and impressive array of Democratic candidates – leaders as diverse, patriotic, and big-hearted as the America they're running to represent:" (Tweet ). RetrievedAugust 1, 2018 – viaTwitter .^ Bob Beauprez (October 6, 2018)."Bob Beauprez: George Brauchler is the more experienced attorney general candidate" .Daily Camera ^ George Brauchler." . Twitter. ^ George Brauchler."Thank you @mtmcintosh33 for the endorsement! #copolitics #COAG2018 #George2018 @GeorgeBrauchler #AdamsCounty" . Twitter. ^ George Brauchler." . Twitter. ^ George Brauchler." . Twitter. ^ George Brauchler."Weld County Sheriff @stevereams endorses @GeorgeBrauchler #copolitics #COAG2018 #George2018" . Twitter. ^ George Brauchler." . Twitter. ^ George Brauchler." . Twitter. ^ George Brauchler." . Twitter. ^ George Brauchler." . Twitter. ^ George Brauchler."Thank you for the endorsement Sheriff Wiggins! #copolitics #COAG2018 #George2018 @GeorgeBrauchler" . Twitter. ^ George Brauchler." . Twitter. ^ George Brauchler." . Twitter. ^ "Endorsements: Brauchler for AG, Williams for secretary of state and Young for treasurer" .The Denver Post ^ "Our endorsements" .Durango Herald ^ "Coloradoan Endorsement: George Brauchler is a solid choice for Colorado attorney general" .Fort Collins Coloradoan ^ "Brauchler for attorney general" .The Pueblo Chieftain ^a b Democratic Attorneys General Association (D) [permanent dead link ^ "2018 General Election Results" .Colorado Secretary of State . RetrievedOctober 17, 2025 .^ Bunch, Joey (August 16, 2017)."Denver Democrat Bernard Douthit joins the state treasurer's race" .Colorado Politics . RetrievedAugust 17, 2017 . ^ Luning, Ernest (October 31, 2017)."Greeley Democrat Dave Young, a lawmaker and former teacher, joins race for Colorado state treasurer" .Colorado Politics . RetrievedOctober 31, 2017 . ^ "Facebook" . Facebook. RetrievedJune 26, 2018 .^ Goodland, Marianna (March 4, 2018)."Expelled representative's switch to GOP likely would end his bid for treasurer" .The Journal . Archived fromthe original on March 6, 2018. RetrievedMarch 5, 2018 . ^ "Facebook" .Facebook .[dead link ^ "Tribune Endorsement: Dave Young is our choice for the Democratic nomination for state treasurer" .Greeley Tribune . June 5, 2018. RetrievedJune 26, 2018 .^ "Ken Salazar, state lawmakers endorse Democrat Dave Young for state treasurer" . Colorado Politics. RetrievedJune 26, 2018 .^ "Endorsements – Dave Young for Colorado State Treasurer" . Daveyoungforcolorado.com. RetrievedJune 26, 2018 .^ "Dave Young earns 11 more endorsements as momentum builds in state treasurer race" .Greeley Tribune . June 8, 2018. RetrievedJune 26, 2018 .^ "Jeff Fard - brother jeff endorses Dave Young for Colorado..." Facebook. RetrievedJune 26, 2018 .^ Ashby, Charles (April 17, 2017)."Lawmaker to seek treasurer's post" .The Daily Sentinel . RetrievedApril 26, 2017 . ^ Marcus, Peter (July 11, 2017)."State Rep. Polly Lawrence to announce run for Colorado treasurer" .Colorado Politics . RetrievedJuly 11, 2017 . ^a b c Marcus, Peter (December 29, 2016)."No shortage of GOP prospects for state treasurer; here's the latest roundup" .Colorado Politics . RetrievedMarch 23, 2017 . ^ Luning, Ernest (October 20, 2017)." .Colorado Politics . RetrievedOctober 21, 2017 . ^a b c "Stapleton, Lopez win spots in GOP gov primary" . Colorado Politics. RetrievedJune 26, 2018 .^ Bartels, Lynn (June 8, 2015)."Colorado GOP seeking right candidate to face Michael Bennet in 2016" .The Denver Post . RetrievedNovember 18, 2016 . ^ Marcus, Peter (April 1, 2017)."Colorado Spring's state Sen. Owen Hill to challenge U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn in 5th Congressional District" .Colorado Politics . RetrievedApril 2, 2017 . ^ Bunch, Joey (December 8, 2016)."GOP's Morse ponders another run, this time for state treasurer in 2018" .Colorado Politics . RetrievedDecember 12, 2016 . ^ Bunch, Joey (January 25, 2017)."Nic Morse is first in, first out of Colorado treasurer's race" .Colorado Politics . RetrievedMarch 23, 2017 . ^a b Bunch, Joey (February 8, 2018)."Ken Montera kicks off lone Republican candidacy for CU regent at-large" .Colorado Politics . RetrievedFebruary 8, 2018 . ^ Otwell, Christopher E."The Unity Party of Colorado" . Facebook. ^ "The Unity Party of Colorado" . The Unity Party of Colorado.^ Luning, Ernest (April 13, 2017)."CU Regent Kyle Hybl backs Colorado Springs Republican Chance Hill as his successor" .The Colorado Statesman . Archived fromthe original on April 27, 2017. RetrievedApril 26, 2017 . ^ Paul, Jesse (February 7, 2018)."State lawmaker's bid to become Boulder County's top prosecutor could have impacts on Colorado attorney general's race" .The Denver Post . RetrievedMarch 4, 2018 . ^ "Editorial: Michael Dougherty is the right fit for Boulder County district attorney" .Longmont Times-Call . June 2018. RetrievedJune 26, 2018 .^ "Supporters - Michael Dougherty for District Attorney" . Michaelforboulderda.com. RetrievedJune 26, 2018 .Official Attorney General campaign websites
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