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Colorado elections, 2018
This page is an overview of the 2018 Colorado elections, including the state's election results, the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, featured elections, election dates, and frequently asked questions.
To see our analysis of the 2018 elections, visit Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub.
Results
U.S. House
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| Colorado's 1st Congressional District |
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Raymon Doane (Libertarian Party) Did not make the ballot: |
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| Colorado's 2nd Congressional District |
Roger Barris (Libertarian Party) |
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| Colorado's 3rd Congressional District |
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Gaylon Kent (Libertarian Party) Did not make the ballot: |
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| Colorado's 4th Congressional District |
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| Colorado's 5th Congressional District |
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Douglas Randall (Libertarian Party) |
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| Colorado's 6th Congressional District |
Mike Coffman (i) |
Kat Martin (Libertarian Party) |
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| Colorado's 7th Congressional District |
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Jennifer Nackerud (Libertarian Party) Did not make the ballot: |
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State ballot measures
- See also: Colorado 2018 ballot measures
Click on the following links for state ballot measure results:
- Colorado Proposition 109, "Fix Our Damn Roads" Transportation Bond Initiative (2018)
- Colorado Proposition 112, Minimum Distance Requirements for New Oil, Gas, and Fracking Projects Initiative (2018)
- Colorado Amendment 74, Compensation to Owners for Decreased Property Value Due to State Regulation Initiative (2018)
- Colorado Proposition 110, "Let's Go Colorado" Transportation Bond and Sales Tax Increase Initiative (2018)
- Colorado Amendment 73, Establish Income Tax Brackets and Raise Taxes for Education Initiative (2018)
- Colorado Proposition 111, Limits on Payday Loan Charges Initiative (2018)
- Colorado Amendment Z, Independent Commission for State Legislative Redistricting Amendment (2018)
- Colorado Amendment A, Removal of Exception to Slavery Prohibition for Criminals Amendment (2018)
- Colorado Amendment Y, Independent Commission for Congressional Redistricting Amendment (2018)
State executives
Click on the following links for state executive election results:
- Governor
- Lieutenant governor
- Attorney general
- Secretary of state
- Treasurer
- State board of education
- State board of regents
State legislature
Click on the following links for state legislative election results:
State courts
Click on the following links for state court election results:
Local government
Click on the following links for local election results:
- Denver, Colorado - Local court judges
- Adams County, Colorado - County commissioner, county clerk, county treasurer, county assessor, county sheriff, county surveyor, and county coroner
- Arapahoe County, Colorado - County commissioner, county clerk, county treasurer, county assessor, county sheriff, and county coroner
- El Paso County, Colorado - County commissioner, county clerk, county treasurer, county assessor, county sheriff, county surveyor, and county coroner
- November 6, 2018 ballot measures in Colorado
Election analysis
Tens of thousands of elections took place in 2018 across the United States, including primary and general elections at the federal, state, and local levels. Within these elections, there were a variety of different trends and patterns that relayed a certain level of political significance. In 2018, we identified and followed a series of narratives—big picture stories—up-and-down the ballot and across the country throughout the year.
Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub presents our analysis, research, and curation of the 2018 elections.
Offices on the ballot
Below is a list of 2018 Colorado elections covered by Ballotpedia. Follow the links to learn more about each type.
See also:
Democratic Party primaries in Colorado, 2018
Republican Party primaries in Colorado, 2018
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Featured elections
The following Colorado elections were identified as featured elections based on electoral history, competitive polling, campaign finance data, or significant involvement from noteworthy individuals or organizations. The list also includes primary elections that featured conflict between different factions within the political party.
Federal elections
Primary elections
- Colorado's 5th Congressional District election (June 26, 2018 Republican primary)
- Colorado's 1st Congressional District election (June 26, 2018 Democratic primary)
- Colorado's 6th Congressional District election (June 26, 2018 Democratic primary)
General elections
There were no featured U.S. Senate general elections in Colorado in 2018.
State elections
Primary elections
- Colorado gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2018 (June 26 Republican primary)
- Colorado gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2018 (June 26 Democratic primary)
General elections
- Colorado Attorney General election, 2018
- Colorado Secretary of State election, 2018
- Colorado gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2018
Local elections
There were no featured local elections in Colorado in 2018.
Election dates
Statewide election dates in Colorado are listed below. For more dates, please see Ballotpedia:Calendar.
Statewide election dates
June 26, 2018: Primary election
Polling hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.[1][2]
Local election dates
Ballotpedia provides comprehensive ballot coverage of municipal elections in the nation's 100 largest cities by population, including races for trial court judgeships and county offices that overlap them. Ballotpedia also covers the nation's 200 largest public school districts by student enrollment and all school districts overlapping the top 100 cities by population. This list also includes state legislative special elections:
January 16, 2018:
Rockvale (Recall)
June 26, 2018:
Adams County, Colorado (Primary)
Arapahoe County, Colorado (Primary)
El Paso County, Colorado (Primary)
September 18, 2018:
Englewood (Recall)
November 6, 2018:
Adams County, Colorado (General)
Arapahoe County, Colorado (General)
El Paso County, Colorado (General)
December 11, 2018:
Brush (Recall)
Frequently asked questions
When were the polls open?
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.[3][4]
See State Poll Opening and Closing Times (2018) for more information
Where could I find election results?
Election results are posted on Ballotpedia's election overview pages, as well as the relevant candidate pages. You can find links to the election overview pages in the "Offices on the ballot" section of this page.
How did primaries work in Colorado?
See Primary elections in Colorado.
How could I register to vote?
See Voting in Colorado.
Was there an early voting period?
See Voting in Colorado.
Who was eligible for absentee voting?
What were the voter ID laws in Colorado?
See Voter identification laws by state.
How could I have filed to run for office?
See Ballot access requirements for political candidates in Colorado for information on how to run for state or federal office.
What did Ballotpedia cover?
See Election coverage approach for Ballotpedia.
How do I contact Ballotpedia with a question?
Email us at editor@ballotpedia.org.
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