Race on the ballot
State House of Representatives, District 8
On the November 3, 2026 ballot
State House of Representatives District 8 includes voters in Denver County. Printed on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot: Carolyn Barnes, Lindsay Gilchrist and Jesse Lashawn Parris.
- Office
- State House of Representatives
- District
- District 8
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.
- Carolyn Barnes, Republican Party
- Lindsay Gilchrist, Democratic Party, incumbent
- Jesse Lashawn Parris, Unity 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