DENVER, CO – Today, the Colorado Education Association (CEA) released its recommendations for the upcoming 2026 general election, which will take place on Tuesday, November 3.
Our nearly 40,000 members urge Coloradans to back candidates and ballot measures focused on increasing funding for our public schools, protecting public education, standing up to corporate special interests, and delivering an affordable life for working families.
“This November, Colorado voters will have the opportunity to elect public education champions and make critical investments in our public schools.” said Kevin Vick, social studies teacher of 20+ years and President of CEA. “All students deserve great public schools, all educators deserve fully-funded classrooms, and all Coloradans deserve leaders who will put working families first. We’re proud to endorse candidates who share our vision and who will fight alongside us to make it a reality.”
“We are also proud to recommend a YES vote on Proposition NN, which will increase education funding by 50% over the next decade without raising taxes, allowing Colorado to prepare our children for success, keep hardworking educators in the profession, and build thriving communities in every corner of the state,” added Vick.
CEA endorses the following candidates for statewide and local office:
Statewide Office
Phil Weiser, Governor
Amanda Gonzalez, Secretary of State
Jeff Bridges, Treasurer
Jena Griswold, Attorney General
John Hickenlooper, U.S. Senate
U.S. Congress
Melat Kiros (CD 1)
Joe Neguse (CD 2)
Dwayne Romero (CD 3)
Jessica Killin (CD 5)
Jason Crow (CD 6)
Brittany Pettersen (CD 7)
Manny Rutinel (CD 8)
State Board of Education
Lisa Escárcega (CD 1)
Barb Clementi Member (CD 3)
Karla Esser (CD 7)
University of Colorado Board of Regents
Ilana Spiegel (CD 6)
State Senate
Jamie Jeffery (SD 1)
Aaron Gutierrez (SD 3)
Justin Kurth (SD 4)
Dylan Roberts (SD 8)
Tony Exum (SD 11)
Janice Marchman (SD 15)
Katie Wallace (SD 17)
Sheila Lieder (SD 20)
Kyle Mullica (SD 24)
William Lindstedt (SD 25)
Tom Sullivan (SD 27)
Iman Jodeh (SD 29)
Kevin Leung (SD 30)
Matt Ball (SD 31)
Emily Sirota (SD 32)
Chela Garcia Irlando (SD 34)
State House
Javier Mabrey (HD 1)
Scott Baldermann (HD 2)
Gena Ozols (HD 3)
Justine Sandoval (HD 5)
Iris Halpern (HD 6)
Jennifer Bacon (HD 7)
Lindsay Gilchrist (HD 8)
Monica VanBuskirk (HD 9)
Junie Joseph (HD 10)
Karen McCormick (HD 11)
Kyle Brown (HD 12)
Consuelo Redhorse (HD 13)
Jeff Livingston (HD 15)
Stephanie Vigil (HD 16)
Amy Paschal (HD 18)
Jillaire McMillan (HD 19)
Michelle Tweed (HD 21)
Michael Pierson (HD 22)
Alexis Hoffkling (HD 23)
Lisa Feret (HD 24)
Tammy Story (HD 25)
Meghan Lukens (HD 26)
Danielle Varda (HD 27)
Dave Rein (HD 28)
Lori Goldstein (HD 29)
Rebekah Stewart (HD 30)
Gabriel Cervantes (HD 31)
Chris VanDijk (HD 32)
Kenny Nguyen (HD 33)
Jenny Willford (HD 34)
Chad Clifford (HD 37)
Gretchen Rydin (HD 38)
Jamie Jackson (HD 41)
Bob Marshall (HD 43)
Tisha Mauro (HD 46)
Vic Meyers (HD 47)
Lesley Smith (HD 49)
Tommy Butler (HD 50)
Jacki Marsh (HD 51)
Yara Zokaie (HD 52)
Andrew Boesenecker (HD 53)
Mallory Martin (HD 54)
Rick Taggart (HD 55)
Elizabeth Velasco (HD 57)
Katie Stewart (HD 59)
Eliza Hamrick (HD 61)
Matthew Martinez (HD 62)
CEA recommends the following positions on statewide measures:
YES on Prop NN – Keep and spend revenue for education
YES on Amendment 87 – Establish a graduated income tax
NO on Prop 132 – Penalties for fentanyl crimes
NO on Prop 134 – Male and female participation in school sports
NO on Prop 135 – Prohibit certain surgeries on minors
NO on Prop 136 – Income Tax Rate Cap
NO on Amendment 81 – Law enforcement reporting requirements to federal authorities
NO on Amendment 82 – Right to Natural Gas
NO on Amendment 83 – Right to Hunt/Fish
NO on Amendment 84 – Mail Ballot Voter Identification
NO on Amendment 85 – Plain language ballot questions & prohibition on legislation requiring specific language
NO on Amendment 86 – Congressional Redistricting
CEA recommends a YES vote on the following local school funding measures:
YES on Mill Levy Override – Roaring Fork
YES on Mill Levy Override – Summit
YES on Mill Levy Override – Eagle
YES on Mill Levy Override – Cañon City
YES on Mill Levy Override – Littleton
YES on Mill Levy Override – Mesa
YES on Mill Levy Override – JeffCo
YES on Mill Levy Override – Denver
YES on Mill Levy Override – West Garfield
YES on Ballot Issue 5A – Archuleta County School district bond measure for new K-8 school
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