Jared Polis' Days (in office) are Numbered
Election Day is Every Tuesday: June 29 - July 5, 2026
Happy Election Week!
Well, that’s every week, as you of course know by now.
This week elections are only on Tuesday and if you couldn’t tell by the title, the only primary is in CO.
There’s also a school board recall in AK, a State House primary runoff in AR and a town council election in SC.
If you don’t see details about your election, that’s because I don’t have anyone in your district signed up to my voter group. So please sign up so I make sure to target your races going forward!
And until July 1, if you send me proof you signed up or got someone else to sign up—a screenshot is fine— you will be entered into my give away to go over your next ballot with me 1:1! So far I’ve only had one sign up, so make sure to join today!
Now, for this week’s guide!
Early voting this week:
AZ 7/21 — Midterm Primary (MP) — ballots have been mailed - Early in person (EIP) thru 7/17
CO 6/30 — MP — Ballots have been mailed — EIP thru 6/29
MN 8/11 — MP — EIP thru 8/10
VT 8/11 — MP — EIP 6/27-8/10
VA 8/4 — MP — EIP thru 8/1
June 30
Alaska
Gateway School District
School Board Recall
Arkansas
State House District 44 Primary Runoff
Bill Teeter – REP
Nikki Phillips – REP
Colorado
Statewide Midterm Primary
Colorado Public Radio Voter Guide
Colorado Newsline Voter Guide
Colorado Sun Voter Guide
Ballot Ready Voter Guide
Specific races of members of my voting group:
State Senate Primary
District 3
Taylor Voss – DEM – director of philanthropy, former school board member –– Priorities: Poverty, public safety, housing, homelessness, economic development, collective impact, education, jobs Endorsements – Sen. Bill Thiebaut, Angela Giron, Abel Tapia, IBEW Local 12, AFSCME Colorado, National Association of Letter Carriers, Stand for Children, Ted Hernanez Pueblo City Council Member
Aaron Gutierrez – DEM – attorney, volunteer Pueblo Hispanic Education Foundation, Commissioner, – Priorities: Economic stability, affordability, public safety, judicial reform, public health, natural resources Endorsements - Rep Javier Mabrey, D-Denver
District 21
Adrienne Benavidez – DEM – incumbent – former state Representative, attorney, director Denver Department of General Services, Director CO Division of Finance and Procurement, Speaker Pro Tempore –Endorsements: Rep. Monica Duran, Rep. Manny Rutinel, Senator D-8 Dylan Roberts, Representative D-10 Junie Joseph, D.A. Brian Mason, Senator James Coleman, Ken Salazar former Sec of the Interior
Alex Ryckman – DEM – teacher -Priorities: Public education, workers rights, ICE overreach, LGBTQ+ rights, community resources, affordability, housing, small businesses, AI, data centers, energy, pollution, justice system, corrections Endorsements – Colorado Education Association; Rep. Lori Goldstein, Teamsters Local 455; Pro-Animal Colorado, Colorado Ceasefire, Chris VanDjik-Candidate House District 32
District 34
Andres Carrera – DEM – Legislative Aide – Endorsements – US Sen. John Hickenlooper, Wellington Webb, Michael Hancock
Graciela Irlando – DEM – nonprofit leader, community advocate – Endorsements – US Sen Julie Gonzales (CO-34), US Sen Bernie Sanders (Vt), Activist Dolores Huerta
Adams County
Democratic Primary Election
County Commissioner
District 4
Karen DeAguero –DEM - environmental engineer, non-profit leader (Arvada Voices) – Priorities: attainable housing, agriculture, environmental stewardship, climate action, public health, economic opportunity, inclusive governance – Endorsements: Adams County Commissioners: Julie Mullica, Kathy Henson, Steve O’Dorisio, Lynn Baca; Brittany Pettersen, US Congress 7th District; Ken Ciancio Asst Secretary; Adams County Fire Protection, Korey Stites; Wheat Ridge Mayor; Meredith Leighty, Pipefitters Local Union 208, Moms Demand Action
Tyler Quick DEM – educator, social scientist, activist, political consultant, labor organizer Priorities: affordable economy, emission mitigation, environment, housing solutions, restoring democracy, public trust, public health, public safety, childcare solutions, agriculture, transparent government Endorsements: Bernie Sanders, Sen Vt; Dianne Primavera Lt Gov Colorado; Emma Pinter Adams County Commissioner; Leslie Summey and Jessica Campbell Arapahoe County Commissioners; Adrienne Benavidez Senator SD21; Mike Weissman Senator SD28; Lauren Simpson Arvada Mayor; Pro-Animal Colorado, Conservation Colorado, Colorado Working Families Party, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, Patients Over Profits
Note from me: I helped two friends with their ballots this race. DeAguero seems significantly more qualified and prepared. (and if you want me to help you too, enter my give away for a 1:1 by signing up for my voting group and sending me a screenshot as proof)
Commissioner
District 2
Jessica Campbell incumbent DEM – teacher, attorney, Colorado Dem. Party voter Protection Director, political consultant Priorities: human sustainability, social sustainability, economic sustainability, environmental sustainability Endorsements: Teamsters 455, Lead Locally, Jane Fonda Climate PAC, Denver Area Labor Federation, Conservation Colorado, Communication Workers of America, Colorado Muslim Vote, James Coleman CO Senate President, Julie McCluskie CO Speaker of the House, Robert Rodriguez CO Senate Majority Leader, Andy Bocsenecker CO House Speaker Pro Tem, PK Kaiser County Assessor, Joan Anderssen Littleton Public School board, Michael Westerberg County Treasurer
Angela Garland DEM - Development director Boy Scouts of America, Cherry Creek School board member, nonprofit leader – Priorities: affordability, homes, healthcare, homelessness, traffic, starter homes, jobs, family safety Endorsements: Plumbers Local Union 3, Moms Demand Action, Colorado Blueflower Fund
District 4
Leslie Summey Incumbent DEM – US Navy Veteran – Priorities: budget, abandoned vehicles, efficient courts, homelessness, housing, healthcare, veterans Endorsements: Congressman Jason Cros CD6, Colorado Senate President James Coleman, Senator Tony Exum SD 11, Centennial Mayor Christine Sweetland, Glendale Mayor Pro Tem Storm Gloor, Representative Junie Joseph HD 10, Senator Mike Weissman SD 36
Maya Wheeler DEM – CASA volunteer, Child Welfare Specialist, Nonprofit leaders, Exec Director African Chamber of Commerce – Priorities: housing, homeownership, mental health, job training, economic opportunity, partnerships Endorsements: Rob Andrews Aurora City Councilman, John Bailey Chair Colorado Black Round Table; Hon. Elbra Wedgeworth former Denver City Council President; Selena Dunham Principal at Classique; Stephanie Mason former Aurora School Board VP; H. Malcolm Newton Exec Director at Denver Institute of Urban Studies
South Carolina
Allendale
Town Council At-large
Larry Cohen
Nathaniel Hartley
July 5th
Delaware
Slaughter Beach Municipal
CANCELLED due to no seats being uncontested. This has happened at least two years in a row.
I hope this week’s guide was helpful and remember to sign up for my voting group and send me a screenshot to show you signed to enter my give away for a chance to have me help you with your own ballot 1:1!
Your vote is your voice and that voice is your superpower, but only when you use it!
I darkened my bubble for Weiser, but both he and Bennet are competent, responsible public servants. What bothers me is that neither of them have shown any interest in mounting an effort to repeal TABOR, which makes both of their agendas impossible.