Election 2026

Custer County 2026 Midterm Election Guide

Welcome to the 2026 Midterm Election hub for Custer County, Colorado — your go-to resource for all the key races, dates, and ways to participate in this critical election year. From local offices to statewide and federal contests, Custer County voters will help shape the future of our community and our state on November 3, 2026, when the general election takes place. 

The road to November starts much earlier, beginning with candidate selection processes at the in-person caucus and county assembly on March 7, 2026 at Lange Hall in Westcliffe, where Democratic delegates will help determine which candidates appear on the June 30 Primary Ballot.

Custer County voters will have the opportunity to weigh in on a range of important offices — including U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, state legislative seats, and various county positions. 

Whether you’re a lifelong voter or getting involved for the first time, this site will guide you through what’s at stake, how to participate in caucus and assembly, primary dates, candidate information, and resources to make your voice heard. Stay informed, get involved, and let’s make a difference in 2026!

2026  Midterm Candidates

This is a list of all the candidates who have announced they are running for office in 2026. In order to appear on the June 30 Primary Ballot they must first either gather petition signatures or proceed through the caucus & assembly process. If there are certain candidates you support, make plans to attend our caucus & assembly on March 7, 2026, 8:45 am - 9:15 am check-in; 9:15 caucus and assembly.

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Federal

United States Senate

• Karen Breslin

• Brashad Hasley

• John Hickenlooper

• Julie Gonzalez

• Michael Scanlon

• Anthony Zimpfer

United States House of Representatives - District CD7

• Brittany Pettersen

State

Governor

• Michael Bennet

• Anthony (Antonio) Martinez

• Phil Weiser

• Carmen Broesder

• William Moses

• Fatima Fernandez

Attorney General

• Hetal Doshi

• Michael Dougherty

• Jena Griswold

• David Seligman

Secretary of State

• Jessie Danielson

• Amanda Gonzalez

Treasurer

• Jeff Bridges

• Gerald Ditullio

• John Mikos

• Brianna Titone

CU Regent - District 7

• Nolbert Chavez

CO State Board of Education - District CD7

• Karla Esser

Colorado State Senate District 4

• Currently no Democratic Party candidates

Colorado State House District 60

• Currently no Democratic Party candidates

County

Currently no Democratic Party candidates are running for the following offices:

County Commission - Precinct 1

Clerk and Recorder

Treasurer

Assessor

Surveyor

Sheriff

Coroner