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Colorado · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 1

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Chad Humphrey Libertarian Libertarian candidate for Colorado's 1st Congressional District; retired Marine officer and tech entrepreneur Full profile → Christy Peterson Republican Republican challenger Christy Peterson runs against incumbent-backed Democrat Melat Kiros in Colorado's 1st Congressional District (2026). Full profile → Critter Milton Unity Critter Milton is the Unity Party candidate for Colorado's 1st Congressional District in 2026, making his fourth congressional run. Full profile → Melat Kiros Democratic Democratic Socialist nominee for Colorado's 1st Congressional District who upset 15-term Rep. Diana DeGette in the 2026 primary Full profile → Shimon Blau Unaffiliated Independent physician Shimon Blau challenges incumbent Melat Kiros for Colorado's 1st Congressional District in 2026 Full profile →

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IssueChad Humphrey
Libertarian
Christy Peterson
Republican
Critter Milton
Unity
Melat Kiros
Democratic
Economy & jobsOpposes federal economic intervention; wants to audit/abolish the Fed Supports expanding public lands for energy extraction and nuclear power no sourced position Supports higher minimum wage, public investment, money out of politics
Housingno sourced position Blames sanctuary policies for higher housing costs no sourced position Supports Housing First, public housing investment, zoning reform
Health careno sourced position Links rising insurance costs to inflation and crime no sourced position Supports Medicare for All with no premiums or deductibles
ImmigrationSupports path to citizenship; opposes aggressive enforcement overreach Supports federal immigration enforcement; opposes sanctuary policies no sourced position Supports abolishing ICE and building a humane immigration system
Abortion & reproductive rightsno sourced position no sourced position no sourced position Supports codifying abortion rights, calls it a fundamental human right
Educationno sourced position Lists education as a top priority without specific policy detail no sourced position Supports tuition-free public college and fully funded public schools
Climate & energyOpposes federal energy subsidies; favors free-market energy prices Raises concerns about chemtrails and toxic weather modifications Named climate a top priority (2020 Senate campaign) Supports Green New Deal and clean energy transition
Crime & public safetyOpposes aggressive federal immigration enforcement; supports rule of law Supports making streets safe no sourced position no sourced position
Taxes & budgetSupports abolishing the IRS and Federal Reserve; opposes tariffs Opposes tax increases; supports low taxes and reducing government waste Described himself as fiscally conservative (2020 Senate campaign) End tax-dollar funding for foreign wars; tax the rich
Gunsno sourced position no sourced position no sourced position no sourced position
Democracy & electionsSupports congressional checks on executive power; backs third-party system Opposes mail-in ballots; backed Tina Peters' release no sourced position Supports campaign finance reform and voting rights
Foreign policy & defenseOpposes new wars; wants Congress to reclaim war powers Supports U.S.-Israel defense relationship; advocates peace through strength no sourced position Anti-interventionist; cut defense budget; end wars

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