Sentinel Voter Guide for 2026

Voting information and news

All you need to know to how vote in the 2026 Midterm Election

Where, when and how to complete your ballot in the 2026 Primary Election

by THE SENTINEL October 7, 2026October 9, 2026

The 2026 Sentinel Colorado Election Voter Guide provides all readers with comprehensive, non-partisan information, details and analysis, so that readers can make confident and informed choices on a wide range of issues and races. The Sentinel is making a concerted effort to provide information to those who are reticent to vote, offering information that compels them to register or complete a ballot.

This year, the Sentinel is offering readers a customized ballot portal, complete with candidate surveys and links to election stories. Click here to get your customized ballot guide or at the bottom of election stories.

Current Election Headlines

Outside partisan groups pour millions into key Colorado legislative contests

Denver judge rejects last-minute effort to cancel vote on graduated income tax measure

Musk, pro-Trump group and super PACs flood Colorado’s 8th District race

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Aurora Region Legislative Races

Rep. Crow hits $3 million cash mark for fifth CD 6 term while avoiding corporate PAC funds

CO VOTE 2026: Dem Iman Jodeh faces Robert McKenna in Senate District 29 race

CO VOTE 2026: Incumbent Dem Eliza Hamrick faces two challengers for District 61 seat

CO VOTE 2026: Dem Naquetta Ricks faces GOP Clinton Porter for House District 40

CO VOTE 2026: Dem Rep. Chad Clifford seeks reelection against GOP Jill Thompson

CO VOTE 2026: Rep. Michael Carter faces GOP and Libertarian challengers in District 36

CO VOTE 2026: Incumbent Tom Sullivan faces challenges from Lammon and Poague

AURORA VOTE 2026: Dem Rep. Crow wants 5th term amid crowded field of challengers

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Arapahoe, Adams and Douglas county races

CO VOTE 2026: GOP, Dems battle for key county seats in Arapahoe, Adams and Douglas counties

Rail district blamed for sending wrong ballots to 800K Aurora area voters, prompting call to cancel the vote

Amid flood of ‘dark money,’ harsh campaigns, Aurora sees just one political upset Tuesday

TIME TO DECIDE: Colorado primary election ends Tuesday with big and small races on the ballot

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Local voting and election news and updates

Outside partisan groups pour millions into key Colorado legislative contests

Denver judge rejects last-minute effort to cancel vote on graduated income tax measure

Musk, pro-Trump group and super PACs flood Colorado’s 8th District race

Rep. Jason Crow, Colorado Dem lawmakers receive ‘suspicious substance’ mail

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Statewide races

Latino voters in Colorado, the West, sour on Trump amid rising economic pressures

Griswold questions Allen on ICE while Allen flags Griswold’s expertise

Dem Phil Weiser gets key endorsement from former GOP Rep. Ken Buck, other Republicans

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State and local ballot questions

Denver judge rejects last-minute effort to cancel vote on graduated income tax measure

Your ballot question vote will affect Colorado’s $1.6 billion budget deficit. Want to see how?

CO VOTE 2026: A brief guide to pro and con for the bevy of statewide ballot questions

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Election News Outside of Aurora

Gimmick or giveback? Even some Trump supporters don’t expect to get $5,000 checks after midterms

Justice Department charges more than 2 dozen in California sweep targeting alleged noncitizen voters

Democrats gain ground with AAPI adults as trust in Republicans fades, AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll finds

No Kings rallies in Aurora, Denver across US urge voters to cast midterm ballots early

Trump administration sues California to block state from counting alleged noncitizen mail-in ballots

FACT CHECK: Social media posts falsely claim ballots marked by a poll worker will be disqualified

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