2026 Elections · Colorado

Colorado's 2nd Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Colorado congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

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Who is running in Colorado's 2nd Congressional District in 2026?

Joseph Neguse (Democratic), Kelley Dennison (Republican) and Gaylon Kent (Libertarian).

  • Joseph NeguseDemocraticIncumbent✓ Verified
    $3.3M raised
    • Official FEC
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    See Joseph Neguse's sponsored bills →
  • Kelley DennisonRepublican✓ Verified
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  • Gaylon KentLibertarian✓ Verified
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Where they stand

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Where they differ: Joseph Neguse advocates raising the minimum wage, paid leave, affordable child care, and supports the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for economic growth through rebuilding infrastructure and tackling climate change 12. He supports bold climate action, renewable energy investment, and protecting public lands, voting yea on emissions reduction and conservation acts 678. Kelley Dennison highlights rising housing costs, inflation, and property taxes as economic challenges and supports protecting Colorado's headwater ecosystems, forests, rivers, and watersheds 49. Gaylon Kent favors an economy based on low taxes and free markets, opposing tariffs as a tax on Americans, and calls the war with Iran illegal and immoral, opposing wars not declared by Congress 512.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 17, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueJoseph NeguseDemocraticKelley DennisonRepublicanGaylon KentLibertarian
Economy & Jobs

Neguse advocates for economic opportunity through raising the minimum wage, paid leave, affordable child care, and supporting small businesses.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Neguse supports the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to rebuild roads, bridges, expand clean water access, broadband, and tackle climate change for economic growth.

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Neguse votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy-related acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Dennison says rising housing costs, inflation, and property taxes are squeezing Colorado families.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Kent favors an economy built on low taxes and free markets, calling tariffs a tax on Americans.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Joseph Neguse advocates for economic opportunity through raising the minimum wage, paid leave, affordable child care, and supporting small businesses 1. He supports the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to rebuild roads, bridges, expand clean water access, broadband, and tackle climate change for economic growth 2. Neguse votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy-related acts 3. Kelley Dennison says rising housing costs, inflation, and property taxes are squeezing Colorado families 4. Gaylon Kent favors an economy built on low taxes and free markets, calling tariffs a tax on Americans 5.
Healthcare

Neguse supports universal health care coverage and efforts to lower prescription drug costs and expand Medicare.

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Neguse votes yea on rural care and patient support acts but nay on Medicaid and health care premium reduction bills.

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Immigration

Neguse fights to treat immigrants with humanity and dignity, protecting Dreamers and supporting refugee resettlement.

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Neguse opposes unlawful immigration policies and provides resources to immigrant families and advocates for immigrant rights.

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Neguse votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills but yea on a national emergency resolution.

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Public Safety & Crime

Neguse is committed to ending gun violence through legislation to regulate assault-style weapons and close background check loopholes.

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Neguse supports bipartisan efforts to provide critical security resources to at-risk places of worship and community centers to bolster their safety.

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Neguse votes yea on prison staff safety and bail reform acts but nay on privacy, gun rights, and violent offender bills.

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Abortion

Neguse supports protecting women's healthcare decisions and sponsors the EACH Woman Act to ensure reproductive rights.

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Taxes & Government Spending

Neguse opposes provisions mandating the sale of public lands to pay for tax cuts benefiting the wealthiest and builds bipartisan coalitions to block such measures.

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Neguse votes yea on tax relief and extension acts but nay on budget and appropriations resolutions.

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Energy & Environment

Neguse supports bold action to address climate change, investing in renewable energy, and protecting public lands and biodiversity.

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Neguse is a strong leader on climate action and conservation, serving on the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis and advocating for protecting public lands and tackling wildfires.

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Neguse votes yea on emissions reduction and conservation acts but nay on consumer fuel choice and heating acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Dennison supports protecting Colorado's headwater ecosystems, forests, rivers, and watersheds.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

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Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Joseph Neguse supports bold action to address climate change, investing in renewable energy, and protecting public lands and biodiversity 1. He serves on the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis and advocates for protecting public lands and tackling wildfires 2. Neguse votes yea on emissions reduction and conservation acts but nay on consumer fuel choice and heating acts 3. Kelley Dennison supports protecting Colorado's headwater ecosystems, forests, rivers, and watersheds 4.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Neguse chairs the House Democrats’ Litigation Task Force and challenges unlawful obstruction of congressional oversight at federal immigration detention facilities.

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Neguse votes yea on resolutions to remove troops from hostilities and veterans clinic naming but nay on defense authorization and surveillance extension.

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Kent opposes wars not declared by Congress, calling the war with Iran illegal and immoral.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Joseph Neguse chairs the House Democrats’ Litigation Task Force and challenges unlawful obstruction of congressional oversight at federal immigration detention facilities 1. He voted yea on resolutions to remove troops from hostilities and veterans clinic naming but nay on defense authorization and surveillance extension 2. Gaylon Kent opposes wars not declared by Congress, calling the war with Iran illegal and immoral 3.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Joseph Neguse advocates for economic opportunity through raising the minimum wage, paid leave, affordable child care, and supporting small businesses. He supports the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to rebuild roads, bridges, expand clean water access, broadband, and tackle climate change for economic growth. Neguse votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy-related acts. Kelley Dennison says rising housing costs, inflation, and property taxes are squeezing Colorado families. Gaylon Kent favors an economy built on low taxes and free markets, calling tariffs a tax on Americans.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Joseph Neguse supports bold action to address climate change, investing in renewable energy, and protecting public lands and biodiversity. He serves on the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis and advocates for protecting public lands and tackling wildfires. Neguse votes yea on emissions reduction and conservation acts but nay on consumer fuel choice and heating acts. Kelley Dennison supports protecting Colorado's headwater ecosystems, forests, rivers, and watersheds.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

Joseph Neguse chairs the House Democrats’ Litigation Task Force and challenges unlawful obstruction of congressional oversight at federal immigration detention facilities. He voted yea on resolutions to remove troops from hostilities and veterans clinic naming but nay on defense authorization and surveillance extension. Gaylon Kent opposes wars not declared by Congress, calling the war with Iran illegal and immoral.