Editors · Elections and campaigns

The Ballot Colorado Desk tracks who is running in Colorado, where each candidate stands on the issues, and the key dates on the ballot. Every story is sourced to public records: FEC filings, Open States, Congress.gov, and state election offices. The desk does not endorse candidates or parties.

24 stories published

News · CO

Colorado sues to block new ICE detention center in Hudson

Immigration

Colorado has taken legal action seeking to stop a new ICE detention center from opening in Hudson.

The Ballot Colorado DeskOct 1, 2026

News · CO

Colorado sues to block new ICE detention center in Hudson

Immigration

The state is seeking to stop a new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Hudson through legal action.

The Ballot Colorado DeskSep 30, 2026

News · CO

Colorado announces first medical debt law enforcement

Public safety

The attorney general announced Colorado’s first enforcement action under the state law governing medical debt collection.

The Ballot Colorado DeskSep 29, 2026

News · CO

Colorado governor voter guide: what voters should verify

Foreign policy

Colorado voters comparing choices for governor should confirm the ballot lineup and rely on documented candidate statements.

The Ballot Colorado DeskSep 28, 2026

News · CO

How Amendment 87 would change Colorado income taxes

Economy and jobs

The November measure would lower rates on initial income, add higher rates above and reserve new revenue for public services.

The Ballot Colorado DeskSep 22, 2026

News · CO

Records show Denver attorney pressed for former firm

Health care

Miko Brown promoted Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell for airport legal work before insurer AIG agreed to hire the firm.

The Ballot Colorado DeskSep 18, 2026

News · CO

Bennet votes no on 2026 Farm Bill, calls it unfit

Foreign policy

Colorado Sen. Bennet opposed the 2026 Farm Bill and said the measure did not meet farmers’ needs.

The Ballot Colorado DeskSep 17, 2026

News · CO

Supreme Court blocks mail ballot rules for 2026 election

Elections and voting

Colorado can continue sending mail ballots to active registered voters under state law during the 2026 midterm election.

The Ballot Colorado DeskSep 16, 2026

News · CO

Colorado Eagles arena project advances after zoning ruling

Housing

A ruling that zoning restrictions were unconstitutional allows the Colorado Eagles arena project to move forward.

The Ballot Colorado DeskSep 15, 2026

Candidate profile · CO

Heather MS Barton runs for Colorado’s 3rd District

Elections and voting

Barton is listed as a UN candidate in the contested 2026 general election for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District.

The Ballot Colorado DeskSep 13, 2026

Candidate profile · CO

Candidate profile: Dwayne Romero in Colorado’s 3rd District

Elections and voting

Democrat Dwayne Romero is one of nine candidates in Colorado’s contested 3rd Congressional District race in 2026.

The Ballot Colorado DeskAug 31, 2026