Race on the ballot
US House of Representatives, District 1
On the November 3, 2026 ballot
US House of Representatives District 1 includes voters in Arapahoe County, Denver County and Jefferson County. Printed on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot: Melat Kiros, Christy Peterson, Critter Milton, Chad Humphrey and Shimon Blau.
- Office
- US House of Representatives
- District
- District 1
What the office does
Colorado elects eight members of the U.S. House of Representatives, one from each congressional district. The House writes federal laws with the Senate and starts all federal tax bills. Members serve two-year terms with no term limit.
Candidates on the ballot
As the Secretary of State certifies them, with party.
- Melat Kiros, Democratic Party
- Christy Peterson, Republican Party
- Critter Milton, Unity Party
- Chad Humphrey, Libertarian Party
- Shimon Blau, Unaffiliated
- Kevin StClair, Democratic Party, write-in candidate
- John Wren, Democratic Party, write-in candidate
- Stephen Replin, Unaffiliated, write-in candidate
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