Race on the ballot
State Board of Education, District 7
On the November 3, 2026 ballot
State Board of Education District 7 includes voters in 12 counties. Printed on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot: Karla Esser, Steve Barton and Ross Klopf.
- Office
- State Board of Education
- District
- District 7
What the office does
The State Board of Education sets statewide rules for Colorado's public K-12 schools and appoints the commissioner of education. Its nine members, one from each congressional district and one at large, serve unpaid six-year terms.
Candidates on the ballot
As the Secretary of State certifies them, with party.
- Karla Esser, Democratic Party, incumbent
- Steve Barton, Republican Party
- Ross Klopf, Libertarian Party
District map
County ballots
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