Eagle County 2026 Midterm Election Guide
Welcome to the 2026 Midterm Election hub for Eagle County, Colorado — your go-to resource for all the key races, dates, and ways to participate in this critical election year. From local offices to statewide and federal contests, voters in Eagle County will help shape the future of our community and our state on November 3, 2026, when the general election takes place. The road to November began with candidate selection processes at party assemblies across the state where Democratic delegates designated which candidates will appear on the June 30th Statewide Primary ballot. In addition, some candidates qualified for the primary ballot by collecting petition signatures. All candidates who will appear on the Primary ballot are listed below.
Stay informed, get involved, and let’s make a difference in 2026!
Eagle County Primary Election Dates
June 30, 2026
📝 Voter Registration
You can register to vote online if you have a valid:
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Social Security Number
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Colorado Driver’s License
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Colorado ID Card
Register online or access the paper form here:
Colorado Voter Registration Page
✅ No registration deadline — you can register and vote the same day at a Vote Center (must live in CO 22 days prior).
📅 Key Dates to Know
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May 15 – Ballots mailed to overseas voters
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June 8 – Ballots mailed to all domestic registered voters
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June 8 – Deadline to change or withdraw party affiliation to vote in a different party’s primary
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June 8 – Early voting begins; 24-hour ballot drop boxes open
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June 22 – Vote Centers open (Eagle, El Jebel, Edwards)
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June 22 – Last day to register and receive a ballot by mail
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June 25 – Vote Center opens in Vail
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🗳️ Election Day: June 30, 2026
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Polls open 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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Ballots must be:
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Received by mail OR
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Dropped in an official ballot box by 7:00 PM
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⚠️ Postmarks do NOT count—your ballot must be received by the deadline.
🌍 Overseas Voters
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July 8 (11:59 PM) – Deadline for election offices to receive mailed overseas ballots
FAQ
Q: What do I need to bring to vote in-person?
A: If you didn’t receive a ballot or need a new or replacement ballot you will need to show proof of identity at the Vote Center before receiving a ballot. Options for acceptable forms of identification can be found here:
https://www.coloradosos.gov/pubs/elections/vote/acceptableFormsOfID.html
Q: Why Don’t I Have My Ballot Yet?
A: Ballots are automatically mailed to all active registered voters in Colorado (May - June)
If you didn’t receive a ballot, see https://www.sos.state.co.us/voter/pages/pub/olvr/findVoterReg.xhtml to check your ballot status.
A: Request a Mail Ballot - Any voter can request a one-time mail ballot until June 22, 2026 by calling 970-328-8715
or emailing elections@eaglecounty.us.
Q: How Do I Check the Status of My Ballot?
A: Go to www.GoVoteColorado.gov or register for Ballot Trax at https://ballottrax.coloradosos.gov/voter/
2026 Midterm Candidates
Federal
United States Senate
United States House of Representatives
District 2
District 3
State
Governor
Attorney General
Secretary of State
Treasurer
CU Regent - District 2
CO State Board of Education - District 3
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David Baugh
Colorado State Senate
District 8
Colorado State House
District 26
Colorado State House
District 57
County
County Commissioner - District 3
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Kathleen Brendza
Assessor
Clerk & Recorder
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Currently no Democratic Party candidates
Sheriff
Surveyor
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Currently no Democratic Party candidates
Coroner
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Claire Noble
Treasurer
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Teak Simonton
