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2026 Race · Colorado

U.S. House (District 1)

6 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 1) in Colorado is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 6 candidates are on record: Diana DeGette (Democratic), Christy Peterson (Republican), Wanda James (Democratic), Melat Kiros (Democratic), Critter Milton (Unity Party), and Chad Humphrey (Libertarian). The seat is currently held by Diana DeGette (Democratic), who has served since January 1997, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Christy Peterson

Republican

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Wanda James

Democratic

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Melat Kiros

Democratic

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Critter Milton

Unity Party

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Chad Humphrey

Libertarian

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Incumbent's record this term

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Diana DeGette

Democratic · Since January 1997

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Energy and Commerce

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9392

    Medicare Advantage Cost Transparency Act

  • HR.3491

    DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2025

2026 Colorado U.S. House (District 1) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 1) in Colorado in 2026?

Diana DeGette (Democratic), Christy Peterson (Republican), Wanda James (Democratic), Melat Kiros (Democratic), Critter Milton (Unity Party), and Chad Humphrey (Libertarian). Diana DeGette is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Colorado U.S. House (District 1) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Colorado and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Diana DeGette, a Democratic, currently represents Colorado, serving since January 1997.

What committees does Diana DeGette serve on?

Diana DeGette serves on House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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