2026 Voter Recommendations Guide

2026 General Election — November 3, 2026

Voter Recommendations Guide

Your quick-reference guide to recommended candidates and Colorado’s 2026 statewide ballot measures.

Suggest voting early and also voting in person.

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Recommended Candidates (Grassroots)

Statewide Offices

Colorado Governor

Greg Lopez

Colorado Secretary of State

James Wiley

Colorado House

House District 15

Pricella Tiegen

House District 17

Laura Martin

House District 22

Ken DeGraaf

House District 60

Matt Alexander

As for the rest of the races, almost every Republican is better than ANY Democrat. Some Republicans shouldn’t be in office; however, absolutely NO Democrat should ever be in office. Vote wisely.

See the 2026 Election Candidate Voter Guide for information about candidates.

Retention of Judges (All) Vote NO

CLEAR THE BENCH. Vote to remove ALL judges. This is the only way to slow the corruption. Vote NO on all.

What Do the Parties Believe and/or Stand For?

Republicans

Pro-Life (protect the lives of unborn children)
The Constitution is the supreme law of the United States
Low or no taxes
The government answers to the people
Right to own and carry arms (as granted by the US Constitution)
Parental rights for their children (parents, not the state)
No biological males in female sports, locker rooms, restrooms, etc.
Require legal ID to vote
People have the right to determine their destiny
Right to privacy (no “spy” cameras, illegal searches, etc.)
Taxpayers’ right to limit taxes (TABOR — Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights)
Closed borders (migrants have to come here legally)
Liberty and Freedom
Limited government

Democrats

Pro-Abortion (at any time of development)
The Constitution is just an encumbrance
Sex changes for minors and convicts (funded by taxes)
Benefits for illegal aliens (Medicaid, SNAP — paid with taxes)
The people answer to the government
Citizens should not possess guns
Open borders (no restrictions on illegal aliens entering the US)
Surveillance cameras everywhere (Flock, etc.)
Unlimited taxes (take away TABOR — Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights)
Impose unlimited “fees” (actually another form of unregulated taxes)
Ban natural gas (used for heating, stoves, water heaters, etc.)
Allow “undocumented migrants” to vote
Government control in all aspects of life

Statewide Ballot Issues

YES = Vote in favor • NO = Vote against — Click any item to read why.

Constitutional Amendments — 55% to Pass

Amendment 81 Vote YES

Requires all law enforcement to report charges for violent crimes or crimes committed by a convicted felon.

Amendment 82 Vote YES

Grants the right for citizens to purchase natural gas to heat their house, cook, heat water, dry clothes, etc. Liberals want to ban natural gas and require citizens to purchase appliances, etc., that do not use natural gas.

Amendment 83 Vote YES

Grants the right to hunt and fish (non-restricted game). This makes it so politicians cannot pass laws restricting people from these traditional sports. If this is not passed, it will be up to the radicals to dictate this. Current licenses and laws continue.

Amendment 84 Vote YES

This requires information to identify a voter when voting by mail to be shown on their mail-in ballot. This is not the best solution, but it is much better than what we have now. In-person voting still requires a valid ID.

Amendment 85 Vote YES

Requires the simplification of the wording on ballot issues. Makes it easier for people to read and understand the issues without getting lost in the jargon.

Amendment 86 Vote YES

Restricts unnecessary partisan changes to redistricting.

Amendment 87 Vote NO

Increases taxes and gets rid of TABOR (Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights) limitations. Lets the liberals raise taxes and use the money on their pet programs. The people’s right to regulate tax increases will be nullified. This and Proposition NN are an attack from two fronts.

State Statutes — Simple Majority

Proposition NN Vote NO

This is very deceptive… on purpose. Uses “teacher pay” deception as a back-door means to confiscate the over-collection of taxes by nullifying TABOR (Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights) limitations. This gives the liberals the ability to raise taxes in the future without voter approval. This and Amendment 87 are an attack from two fronts.

Proposition 132 Vote YES

Requires state/local law enforcement to investigate immigration status of anyone charged with a crime, and notify the federal Department of Homeland Security within 72 hours of a charge (not conviction) if the person is not lawfully present or status can’t be determined, when charged with a violent crime or with a prior felony.

Proposition 133 Vote YES

Increases the penalties for anyone engaged in sex trafficking/servitude (buying, selling, exploiting, etc.) of minors. Currently the liberal laws are no more than a slap on the wrist.

Proposition 134 Vote YES

Designates sports teams/activities male, female or coed based on a person’s biological sex at birth. Preserves safety, fairness and female-only spaces strictly for females.

Proposition 135 Vote YES

Bans gender-transition (sex change) surgery for anyone under 18 years of age. Prohibits public money (taxes) or insurance from paying for these operations.

Proposition 136 Vote YES

Caps the income tax rate at 4.4%. Prevents politicians from increasing income tax rates in the future.

Proposition 137 Vote NO

Another back-door tax increase. Retention of over-payment of taxes and an open door for future tax increase ballot issues.

Statewide Referred Issue

Issue 7A Vote NO

New tax for a Front Range passenger rail system. Everyone paying for something that very few will use (if it actually gets built). It also gives the state the ability to increase future taxes. This project is a boondoggle. Look at the similar unending project in California… this will be the same thing.

El Paso Countywide Issues

Issue 1A — El Paso County Vote NO

An El Paso County tax increase in disguise. It is the continuation of a tax that is expiring.

Issue 2A — Manitou Springs Vote NO

Tax increase for Manitou Springs.

Issue 2B — Monument Vote NO

Tax increase for Monument.

Issue 3A — Green Mountain Falls Vote NO

Tax increase for Green Mountain Falls.

Issue 4A — Colorado Springs School District 11 Vote NO

Tax increase for Colorado Springs School District 11.

Issue 4B — Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 Vote NO

Tax increase for Cheyenne Mountain School District 12.

Issue 4C — Hanover School District 28 Vote NO

Tax increase for Hanover School District 28.

Issue 6A — Peyton Fire District Vote NO

Property tax increase for Peyton Fire District.

Issue 7B — Elbert Fire District Vote NO

Tax increase for Elbert Fire District.

2026 VOTER RECOMMENDATIONS - QUICK SUMMARY

General Election: November 3, 2026

RECOMMENDED CANDIDATES

Colorado Governor — Greg Lopez

Colorado Secretary of State — James Wiley

House District 15 — Pricella Tiegen

House District 17 — Laura Martin

House District 22 — Ken DeGraaf

House District 60 — Matt Alexander

RETENTION OF JUDGES

Retention of Judges (All)NO

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS (55% to pass)

Amendment 81YES

Amendment 82YES

Amendment 83YES

Amendment 84YES

Amendment 85YES

Amendment 86YES

Amendment 87NO

STATE STATUTES (simple majority)

Proposition NNNO

Proposition 132YES

Proposition 133YES

Proposition 134YES

Proposition 135YES

Proposition 136YES

Proposition 137NO

STATEWIDE REFERRED ISSUE

Issue 7ANO

EL PASO COUNTYWIDE ISSUES

Issue 1A (El Paso County tax)NO

Issue 2A (Manitou Springs tax)NO

Issue 2B (Monument tax)NO

Issue 3A (Green Mountain Falls tax)NO

Issue 4A (Colorado Springs School District 11 tax)NO

Issue 4B (Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 tax)NO

Issue 4C (Hanover School District 28 tax)NO

Issue 6A (Peyton Fire tax)NO

Issue 7B (Elbert Fire tax)NO