2026 Elections · Colorado

Colorado's 3rd 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 3rd Congressional District in 2026?

Jeffrey Hurd (Republican), Dwayne Romero (Democratic), Clifton Brown (Unaffiliated) and Cory Robertson (Libertarian).

  • Jeffrey HurdRepublicanIncumbent✓ Verified
    $4.0M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Jeffrey Hurd's sponsored bills →
  • Dwayne RomeroDemocratic✓ Verified
    $1.5M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Clifton BrownUnaffiliated✓ Verified
    • Positions sourced
  • Cory RobertsonLibertarian✓ Verified

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Jeffrey Hurd supports creating higher-paying jobs by reducing mandates and backing small businesses, and he votes yea on bills for rural healthcare, Medicaid protections, and border security measures 17910. Dwayne Romero supports lowering living costs by repealing tariffs and expanding Family Tax Credits, and he prioritizes keeping rural hospitals open and protecting reproductive healthcare 48. Clifton Brown blames corporations for buying land and driving up housing costs, and he highlights water diversion from Colorado to California harming local farmers 622.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 18, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueJeffrey HurdRepublicanDwayne RomeroDemocraticClifton BrownUnaffiliatedCory RobertsonLibertarian
Economy & Jobs

Hurd prioritizes creating higher-paying jobs in rural Colorado by reducing unnecessary mandates and supporting small businesses.

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

Hurd supports securing federal funding for projects that provide critical resources for water infrastructure, rural healthcare, education, and public safety to boost the economy in Colorado’s Third District.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Hurd votes yea on bills supporting technology use in regulation, capital access, privacy in purchases, terrorism risk insurance, child welfare, and financial exploitation prevention.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Romero supports lowering the cost of living by repealing tariffs and expanding Family Tax Credits to help working Coloradans.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Romero supports repealing tariffs that he says are driving up gas and grocery prices.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Brown blames corporations for buying up land and cornering the real-estate market, driving up housing costs across the district.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Healthcare

Hurd votes yea on acts reauthorizing early childhood programs, rural care, Medicaid protections, lowering premiums, and supporting patients and communities.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Romero prioritizes keeping rural hospitals open, allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices, and protecting women’s access to reproductive healthcare.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found.

Where they differ on Healthcare: Jeffrey Hurd votes yea on acts reauthorizing early childhood programs, rural care, Medicaid protections, lowering premiums, and supporting patients and communities 1. Dwayne Romero prioritizes keeping rural hospitals open, allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices, and protecting women’s access to reproductive healthcare 2.
Immigration

Hurd supports legal immigration and immediate border security to address illegal immigration, crime, and drug trafficking.

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

Hurd votes yea on legislation supporting border security, homeland security, deporting fraudsters, national emergency declaration, and stopping illegal entry.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Romero supports practical immigration reform including securing the border, a path to citizenship for law-abiding residents, and more immigration judges.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Romero supports pairing border security with a path to citizenship for long-term, law-abiding residents.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found.

Where they differ on Immigration: Jeffrey Hurd supports legal immigration and immediate border security to address illegal immigration, crime, and drug trafficking 1. He votes yea on legislation supporting border security, homeland security, deporting fraudsters, national emergency declaration, and stopping illegal entry 2. Dwayne Romero supports practical immigration reform including securing the border, a path to citizenship for law-abiding residents, and more immigration judges 3. He supports pairing border security with a path to citizenship for long-term, law-abiding residents 4.
Public Safety & Crime

Hurd supports funding public safety departments in rural communities through federal appropriations to address longstanding infrastructure and safety needs.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Hurd votes yea on acts enhancing prison staff safety, protecting privacy in purchases, veterans' gun rights, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Romero supports increasing immigration judges to detain criminals and protect those seeking safe haven as part of immigration reform.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found.

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Jeffrey Hurd supports funding public safety departments in rural communities through federal appropriations to address infrastructure and safety needs and has voted in favor of acts enhancing prison staff safety, protecting privacy in purchases, veterans' gun rights, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off the streets 12. Dwayne Romero supports increasing immigration judges to detain criminals and protect those seeking safe haven as part of immigration reform 3.
Abortion

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No public position found.

Taxes & Government Spending

Hurd votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA extension, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and various appropriations acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Romero supports expanding Family Tax Credits to ease the cost of living for Coloradans.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found.

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Jeffrey Hurd votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA extension, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and various appropriations acts 1. Dwayne Romero supports expanding Family Tax Credits to ease the cost of living for Coloradans 2.
Energy & Environment

Hurd supports responsible development of all Colorado energy resources, energy independence, and regulatory reform to speed energy projects.

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

Hurd addresses concerns about rising costs impacting Coloradans’ budgets, highlighting the challenge of affordability related to energy and living expenses.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Hurd votes yea on disapproving EPA rule, diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, and HEATS Act; votes nay on fuel retailer choice act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Romero advocates an all-of-the-above energy approach using legacy resources while advancing alternative energies to ensure reliable, affordable energy.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Brown says Colorado water is being diverted to California's San Joaquin Valley for export agriculture while local farmers can't irrigate their own crops.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Foreign Policy & Defense

Hurd votes nay on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon, yea on defense authorization and veterans clinic naming, and yea on FISA amendments extension.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Romero honors veterans and military families and supports dependable support for veterans returning home.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found.

Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Jeffrey Hurd votes nay on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon, yea on defense authorization and veterans clinic naming, and yea on FISA amendments extension 1. Dwayne Romero honors veterans and military families and supports dependable support for veterans returning home 2.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Jeffrey Hurd votes yea on acts reauthorizing early childhood programs, rural care, Medicaid protections, lowering premiums, and supporting patients and communities. Dwayne Romero prioritizes keeping rural hospitals open, allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices, and protecting women’s access to reproductive healthcare.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Jeffrey Hurd supports legal immigration and immediate border security to address illegal immigration, crime, and drug trafficking. He votes yea on legislation supporting border security, homeland security, deporting fraudsters, national emergency declaration, and stopping illegal entry. Dwayne Romero supports practical immigration reform including securing the border, a path to citizenship for law-abiding residents, and more immigration judges. He supports pairing border security with a path to citizenship for long-term, law-abiding residents.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Jeffrey Hurd supports funding public safety departments in rural communities through federal appropriations to address infrastructure and safety needs and has voted in favor of acts enhancing prison staff safety, protecting privacy in purchases, veterans' gun rights, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off the streets. Dwayne Romero supports increasing immigration judges to detain criminals and protect those seeking safe haven as part of immigration reform.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Jeffrey Hurd votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA extension, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and various appropriations acts. Dwayne Romero supports expanding Family Tax Credits to ease the cost of living for Coloradans.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

Jeffrey Hurd votes nay on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon, yea on defense authorization and veterans clinic naming, and yea on FISA amendments extension. Dwayne Romero honors veterans and military families and supports dependable support for veterans returning home.