Jeff
Hurd
Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd of Grand Junction seeks reelection to Colorado's 3rd Congressional District in 2026.
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Background
Jeff Hurd is a Republican U.S. Representative serving Colorado's 3rd Congressional District in the 119th Congress (2025–present). He grew up in Grand Junction, Colorado, attended the University of Notre Dame, and later earned law degrees from the University of Denver and Columbia Law School. 23
Before entering Congress, Hurd clerked for federal appeals court judge Timothy M. Tymkovich, then practiced at Sullivan & Cromwell in New York City before returning to western Colorado. There he built a law practice serving rural communities, including rural electric cooperatives, counties, school districts, fire districts, and broadband providers. 32
Hurd is seeking reelection in the November 2026 general election for Colorado's 3rd Congressional District, facing Democrat Dwayne Romero. 716
At a glance
- Party
- Republican · Incumbent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 3, Colorado
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Representative for Colorado's 3rd Congressional District
- Website
- jeffhurdforcolorado.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Voting record
How Jeff Hurd voted in Congress: 119th Congress (2025–26), Jan 3, 2025 to Sep 16, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.
- roll call votes
- 674
- missed
- 0.6%
- with their party’s majority
- 97%
Recent key votes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobsRetire through Ownership ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energyWater Resources Development ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energyRatepayer Protection ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energyProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”On Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safetyPROOF ActOn Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safetyNational Fraud Enforcement Division ActOn Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energyProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”On Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budgetTax Relief for Fraud Victims ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 674 votes →
Timeline
- Oct 10endorsementFormer Colorado GOP statewide officeholders Scott Gessler and Walker Stapleton endorsed Hurd
The Denver Gazette reported that former Colorado Republican statewide officeholders Scott Gessler and Walker Stapleton endorsed Hurd in his reelection bid for Colorado's 3rd Congressional District.
jeff hurd Archives · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 9newsAspen Public Radio published CD3 candidate issue comparison
Aspen Public Radio published a comparison of where Hurd and Romero stand on the issues in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District race.
Here's where CD3 candidates stand on the issues · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 8newsColorado Sun voter guide compared Hurd and Romero on major district issues
Colorado Sun published a voter guide comparing Hurd and Romero on key issues. Romero argued Hurd backed Republican policies that could cut Medicaid and SNAP; Hurd pointed to bipartisan work and the water funding he helped unfreeze.
Jeff Hurd and Dwayne Romero on the top issues in Colorado’s ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 8newsDCCC added Romero to its 'Red to Blue' program
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee added Dwayne Romero to its 'Red to Blue' program, providing campaign support and resources, further signaling national Democratic investment in the CD3 race against Hurd.
Dwayne Romero named to Dems’ Red to Blue program in Colorado’s 3rd CD · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5newsColorado Sun reported DCCC elevated CD3 as a top target; outside PAC spent $300K+
The Colorado Sun reported the DCCC had elevated CD3 among its targets. The pro-Trump No Going Back PAC had spent more than $300,000 in the district to protect Hurd. Romero's campaign disputed Hurd's 'independent' record.
Attention from national Democrats, Republicans signals ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 3newsHurd outlined priorities in Denver Post candidate questionnaire
Hurd stated his priorities as lowering the cost of living, reforming health care, and restoring trust in Congress. He cited rural health-care costs and his vote to extend enhanced premium tax credits.
Colorado U.S. House District 3 candidate Q&A - The Denver Post · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 2newsColorado ballots began mailing for Nov. 3 general election
Colorado ballots for the November 3 general election began going out to voters. The CD3 race lists Hurd, Democrat Dwayne Romero, Libertarian Cory Robertson, and unaffiliated candidate Clifton Brown.
Jeff Hurd is defending his ‘independent’ record as he runs for reelection to Congress. His Democratic challenger disagrees. · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 2newsHurd emphasized independence and local accomplishments in KSUT interview
In an interview with KSUT, Hurd pointed to his breaks with Trump on tariffs and a vote to extend health-insurance subsidies, and cited his work to unfreeze a $40 million grant for a Colorado River water-rights purchase.
Hurd notes independence, pragmatism in 3rd Congressional ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 19debateHurd and Romero debated at Club 20 forum in Grand Junction
Hurd and Romero debated at Colorado Mesa University's Asteria Theater in Grand Junction. Topics included forest health and wildfire risk, farm and ranch concerns, federal management of public lands, water rights, data centers, and tariffs. Hurd argued Washington has too much influence over public-land decisions in western Colorado.
Hurd, Romero debate as CD3 race heats up | Colorado ... · Sep 20, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 1newsDCCC added Hurd's district to its 'districts in play' target list
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee added Colorado's 3rd Congressional District to its 'districts in play' list, signaling national Democratic attention to the race.
Attention from national Democrats, Republicans signals ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jul 28filingColorado Secretary of State held ballot-order lot drawing for congressional races
Colorado Secretary of State staff held a lot drawing to set ballot order for congressional and other races, including Colorado's 3rd Congressional District.
Colorado U.S. House District 3 candidate Q&A - The Denver Post · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jul 1pollCampaign-commissioned poll showed Hurd ahead by one point over Romero
A poll conducted by Keating Research for Romero's campaign put Hurd ahead by one percentage point with 9% undecided. Hurd's campaign disputed its independence, with spokesperson Nick Bayer calling it a 'campaign fundraising memo designed to generate headlines and raise money.'
Attention from national Democrats, Republicans signals ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 30filingHurd secured Republican nomination in primary; campaign finance report filed
Hurd won the Republican primary for Colorado's 3rd Congressional District. Campaign finance data through June 30 showed Hurd had raised $3,552,599, spent $1,800,885, and had $1,760,849 cash on hand.
Congressional District 3: Hurd and Romero vie for Western ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Mar 20endorsementTrump re-endorsed Hurd after primary challenger dropped out
About a month after withdrawing his endorsement, Trump restored it after Hurd's Republican primary challenger Hope Scheppelman ended her campaign to take a position with the Trump administration. House Republican leaders had urged Trump to re-endorse Hurd; Hurd's team said it had not sought the president's support.
Jeff Hurd is defending his ‘independent’ record as he runs for reelection to Congress. His Democratic challenger disagrees. · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Feb 21endorsementTrump withdrew endorsement of Hurd after tariff vote
President Trump rescinded his endorsement of Hurd after Hurd voted with House Democrats on a measure to overturn Trump's tariffs on Canada. Trump criticized Hurd in a Truth Social post. The measure did not become law.
Jeff Hurd is defending his ‘independent’ record as he runs for reelection to Congress. His Democratic challenger disagrees. · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Walker Stapleton (former Colorado state treasurer) officialListed on Hurd's campaign endorsement page; no date given. jeffhurdforcolorado.com
- Scott Tipton (former U.S. congressman) officialListed on Hurd's campaign endorsement page; no date given. jeffhurdforcolorado.com
- Jane Norton (former Colorado lieutenant governor) officialListed on Hurd's campaign endorsement page; no date given. jeffhurdforcolorado.com
- Rick Taggart (Colorado state representative) officialListed on Hurd's campaign endorsement page; no date given. jeffhurdforcolorado.com
- Barb Kirkmeyer (Colorado state senator) officialListed on Hurd's campaign endorsement page; no date given. jeffhurdforcolorado.com
- Hank Brown (former U.S. senator) officialListed on Hurd's campaign endorsement page; no date given. jeffhurdforcolorado.com
- Scott Gessler (former Colorado secretary of state) officialListed on Hurd's campaign endorsement page; no date given. jeffhurdforcolorado.com
- Bill Owens (former Colorado governor) officialListed on Hurd's campaign endorsement page; no date given. jeffhurdforcolorado.com
- Larry Crowder (former Colorado state senator) officialListed on Hurd's campaign endorsement page; no date given. jeffhurdforcolorado.com
- Larry Liston (Colorado state senator) officialListed on Hurd's campaign endorsement page; no date given. jeffhurdforcolorado.com
- Bob Beauprez (former U.S. congressman) officialListed on Hurd's campaign endorsement page; no date given. jeffhurdforcolorado.com
- Bob Gardner (Colorado state senator) officialListed on Hurd's campaign endorsement page; no date given. jeffhurdforcolorado.com
- Bob Schaffer (former U.S. congressman) officialListed on Hurd's campaign endorsement page; no date given. jeffhurdforcolorado.com
- Janice Rich (Colorado state senator) officialListed on Hurd's campaign endorsement page; no date given. jeffhurdforcolorado.com
- Scott McInnis (former U.S. congressman) officialListed on Hurd's campaign endorsement page; no date given. jeffhurdforcolorado.com
- Americans for Prosperity–Colorado organizationListed as an endorser in a 2026 voter-guide profile; no endorsement date stated. ivoterguide.com
- Paul Lundeen (Colorado State Senate Minority Leader) officialListed on Hurd's campaign endorsement page; no date given. jeffhurdforcolorado.com
- AIPAC organizationCongratulated Hurd after his primary victory on June 30, 2026, describing him among its 'endorsed pro-Israel candidates.' x.com · Jun 30, 2026
- The Gazette Editorial Board newspaperEndorsed Hurd for reelection in an editorial published June 4, 2026, backing him in both the Republican primary and the general election. gazette.com · Jun 4, 2026
- Donald Trump officialTrump initially endorsed Hurd, withdrew the endorsement on February 21, 2026 over alleged lack of support for the administration's tariff agenda, then restored it on March 20, 2026, pledging 'Complete and Total Endorsement' for Hurd's reelection. washingtonexaminer.com · Mar 20, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $3.55M
- Spent
- $1.80M
- Cash on hand
- $1.76M
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4CO03357(opens in a new tab)
Sources 21
- [1] Issues — Jeff Hurd for Colorado(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [2] jeff hurd Archives(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [3] Here's where CD3 candidates stand on the issues(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [4] Dwayne Romero named to Dems’ Red to Blue program in Colorado’s 3rd CD(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [5] Jeff Hurd and Dwayne Romero on the top issues in Colorado’s ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [6] Attention from national Democrats, Republicans signals ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [7] Jeff Hurd is defending his ‘independent’ record as he runs for reelection to Congress. His Democratic challenger disagrees.(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [8] Colorado U.S. House District 3 candidate Q&A - The Denver Post(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [9] Congressional District 3: Hurd and Romero vie for Western ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [10] Hurd notes independence, pragmatism in 3rd Congressional ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [11] Endorsements — Jeff Hurd for Colorado(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [12] 3rd Congressional District: Republican Jeff Hurd(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
- [13] Hurd, Romero debate as CD3 race heats up | Colorado ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 20, 2026
- [14] Jeff Hurd's Congressional Scorecard by ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 4, 2026
- [15] ‘I’ll side with my district every single time’: U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd hosts meeting(opens in a new tab) Aug 29, 2026
- [16] Voter Guide Profile for CO U.S. Rep., Dist. 3 candidate - Jeff Hurd(opens in a new tab) Aug 22, 2026
- [17] AIPAC on X(opens in a new tab) Jul 1, 2026
- [18] ENDORSEMENT: Jeff Hurd proves a perfect fit for CD-3(opens in a new tab) Jun 4, 2026
- [19] Trump re-endorses Jeff Hurd after yanking support over tariffs(opens in a new tab) Mar 20, 2026
- [20] Hurd fields questions on elections, energy and water in tele-town hall(opens in a new tab) Feb 27, 2026
- [21] Jeff Hurd (R-CO-3) Voting Record — Your Rep's Record(opens in a new tab) Aug 3, 2025