Race on the ballot
State House of Representatives, District 36
On the November 3, 2026 ballot
State House of Representatives District 36 includes voters in Adams County and Arapahoe County. Printed on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot: Michael Carter, Paul E. Nelson and Andrew Gibson.
- Office
- State House of Representatives
- District
- District 36
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 Carter, Democratic Party, incumbent
- Paul E. Nelson, Republican Party
- Andrew Gibson, 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