Race on the ballot
Secretary of State
On the November 3, 2026 ballot
The Secretary of State race is on every ballot in Colorado. Printed on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot: Amanda Gonzalez, James Wiley, Amanda Campbell, Celeste Landry and Sean Vadney.
- Office
- Secretary of State
- District
- Statewide
What the office does
Colorado's secretary of state oversees state elections and campaign finance reporting, and keeps the state's business and nonprofit filings. The term is four years, with a limit of two consecutive terms.
Candidates on the ballot
As the Secretary of State certifies them, with party.
- Amanda Gonzalez, Democratic Party
- James Wiley, Republican Party
- Amanda Campbell, American Constitution Party
- Celeste Landry, Forward Party
- Sean Vadney, Libertarian Party
Official documents
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Key dates
- October 2 to October 9: county clerks mail ballots to active voters.
- October 12: drop boxes open.
- October 26: last suggested day to return a ballot by mail.
- From October 27: return your ballot to a drop box or vote center instead of mailing it.
- November 3, 2026, Election Day: ballots are due by 7:00 p.m.
Page updated September 29, 2026