Race on the ballot
State House of Representatives, District 22
On the November 3, 2026 ballot
State House of Representatives District 22 includes voters in El Paso County. Printed on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot: Michael Pierson and Ken deGraaf.
- Office
- State House of Representatives
- District
- District 22
What the office does
The Colorado House of Representatives is the larger chamber of the state legislature: its 65 members, each elected from a district, pass state laws and the state budget together with the Senate. Members serve two-year terms, with a limit of four consecutive terms.
Candidates on the ballot
As the Secretary of State certifies them, with party.
- Michael Pierson, Democratic Party
- Ken deGraaf, Republican Party, incumbent
District map
County ballots
Official documents
- Secretary of State's list of 2026 general election candidates
- Colorado Union of Taxpayers 2023 ratings booklet
- Colorado Union of Taxpayers 2024 ratings booklet
- Colorado Union of Taxpayers 2025 ratings booklet
- Colorado Union of Taxpayers 2026 ratings booklet
- Campaign finance reports filed in TRACER: Michael Pierson
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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