2026 Colorado Election
Gena Ozols'
2026 Ballot Guide
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OFFICIAL VOTER GUIDE • HOUSE DISTRICT 3
Your Voice. A stronger Colorado
= Gena's recommendation.
AMEDMENT
81
Law Enforcment Reporting Requirements
Changes to reporting requirements for law enforcement interactions.
Yes
No
This amendment would force local law enforcement to coordinate with ICE, turning officers who should be focused on community safety into an extension of the federal administration’s cruel and xenophobic immigration agenda. When families fear that any interaction with local authorities could put them or their loved ones at risk, everyone is less safe and lacks the confidence to report dangerous crimes. Colorado should be building trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve, not weaponizing local officers to help carry out federal immigration policies that tear families and communities apart.
Designated Representative:
Michael Fields c/o West Group
Suzanne Taheri c/o West Group
Favor:
A Brighter Colorado
Registered Agent: Steven Ward
Eagle County Republican Women Club
Registered Agent: Christina Adams
Oppose:
Colorado Communities First
Registered Agent: Henry Sandman
The People’s No
Registered Agent: Dusti Gurule
Vote Common Sense
Registered Agent: Ashley Stevens
AMEDMENT
82
Right to Natural Gas
Creates a constitutional right for consumers to access and use natural gas.
Yes
No
I believe we need a balanced approach to Colorado’s energy needs, and consumers should be able to use natural gas if they choose or if it is what their community’s infrastructure supports. However, enshrining access to a specific product or industry in our state constitution sets a dangerous and unnecessary precedent.
I am also deeply concerned that this amendment is being led by Advance Colorado, a right-wing organization with a history of using ballot measures to advance a broader political agenda. Given both the substance of the proposal and the organization behind it, I cannot support this amendment. You can read more about Advance Colorado here and why their involvement raises additional concerns for me.
Designated Representative:
Steven Ward Advance Colorado, Michael Fields Advance Colorado
Favor:
A Brighter Colorado
Registered Agent: Steven Ward
Oppose:
No Pollution in the Constitution
Registered Agent: Nikki Riedt
Vote Common Sense
Registered Agent: Ashley Stevens
AMEDMENT
83
Constitutional Right to Hunt and Fish
Adds the right to hunt and fish to the Colorado Constitution.
Yes
No
The Constitution should be reserved for protecting our most fundamental rights and values. While I recognize the cultural and economic importance of hunting and fishing in Colorado, I do not believe they require constitutional protection. This amendment is an unnecessary attempt to lock vague, special-interest language into our state’s highest law, potentially undermining decades of carefully developed wildlife protections and limiting Colorado’s ability to responsibly manage wildlife in the future.
Designated Representative:
Steven Ward c/o West Group, Suzanne Taheri c/o West Group
Favor:
Let’s Go Colorado
Registered Agent: Gwen Benevento
T. Roosevelt Conservation Alliance
Registered Agent: Jon Anderson
More info at: www.keepcoloradosvoice.com/why/vote-no-83/
Oppose:
Protect Colorado’s Constitution
Registered Agent: Clinton Talbot
Stop the Constitutional Power Grab
Registered Agent: Matt Bergles
Colorado Hunters and Anglers for Sensible Wildlife Conservation
Registered Agent: Eric Lee Washburn
AMEDMENT
Mail Ballot Voter Identification
84
Adds voter-identification requirements for voting by mail in Colorado.
Yes
No
This amendment creates unnecessary voting barriers, does not make elections more secure and is designed to disenfranchise voters and suppress turnout. The state of Colorado is already a gold standard of election security and accessibility and there is absolutely no evidence to the contrary. This measure is nothing more than an attempt to cater to false rhetoric and the federal attacks on our elections.
Designated Representative:
Chuck Broerman West Group, Suzanne Taheri West Group
Favor:
Colorado Voter Trust Initiative
Registered Agent: Suzanne Taheri
Oppose:
Defend our Ballots Issue Committee
Registered Agent: Richard Pelletier
AMEDMENT
85
Plain Language Ballot Questions
Establishes new plain-language requirements for the wording of ballot questions.
Yes
No
Ironically, this amendment leaves language too vague and could strip away essential details of the ballot measures that may lead voters to be less informed. Most good policy and good explanations cannot be boiled down to soundbites, (see this ballot guide) and voters deserve full and thorough information on the proposals on their ballot.
Similarly to other measures, I am also deeply concerned that this amendment is being led by Advance Colorado, a right-wing organization with a history of using ballot measures to advance a broader political agenda. Given both the substance of the proposal and the organization behind it, I cannot support this amendment.
Designated Representative:
Suzanne Taheri Advance Colorado
Michael Fields Advance Colorado
Favor:
A Brighter Colorado
Registered Agent: Steven Ward
Oppose:
N/A
AMEDMENT
Congressional Redistricting
86
Yes
No
Changes the rules governing when Colorado’s congressional districts may be redrawn.
Colorado already has an independent redistricting process designed to draw congressional districts following each U.S. Census while limiting partisan influence. This amendment would circumvent that established process and open the door to politically motivated redistricting between census cycles, threatening fair representation and creating new opportunities for partisan gerrymandering.
Similarly to other measures, I am also deeply concerned that this amendment is being led by Advance Colorado, a right-wing organization with a history of using ballot measures to advance a broader political agenda. Given both the substance of the proposal and the organization behind it, I cannot support this amendment.
Designated Representative:
Suzanne Taheri Advance Colorado
Elizabeth Caven Advance Colorado
Favor:
Fair Redistricting Colorado
Registered Agent: Steven Ward
A Brighter Colorado
Registered Agent: Steven Ward
Oppose:
N/A
AMEDMENT
87
Graduated Income Tax
Replaces Colorado’s flat income tax with graduated tax rates based on income.
Yes
No
This amendment would create a graduated income tax in the state of Colorado. This will create a tax cut for 97% of Colorado taxpayers including seniors, veterans, and most small businesses and local restaurants while those that make $500,000 or more will pay their fair share of taxes in order to lock in investments to schools, childcare, healthcare, and communities across the state.
Designated Representative:
Chris deGruy Kennedy
Kiyana Newell
Favor:
Protect Colorado’s Future Coalition
Registered Agent: Chris deGruy Kennedy
Yes for Colorado Kids
Registered Agent: Ashley Stevens
Oppose:
Americans For Prosperity Colorado Issue Committee
Registered Agent: Margee Clancy
Your Family's Future Alliance
Registered Agent: Geoff Sakala
Keep Colorado Affordable
Registered Agent: Steve Ward
A Brighter Colorado
Registered Agent: Steven Ward
Affordable Colorado
Registered Agent: Katie Kennedy
Let’s Go Colorado
Registered Agent: Gwen Benevento
Don’t Price Us Out
Registered Agent: Katie Kennedy
PROPOSITION
NN
Public Education Funding
Increases Colorado’s investment in K–12 public education each year for the next ten years.
Yes
No
This proposition would ensure Colorado increases its investment in K-12 public education by two percent each year for the next ten years, without raising taxes. Those investments would help increase teacher pay and retention, reduce class sizes, and expand access to career and technical education. The measure was thoughtfully developed by leading state budget experts alongside education advocates, creating a responsible approach to strengthening Colorado’s public schools and investing in our students, educators, and communities.
Designated Representative:
N/A
Favor:
Yes for Colorado Kids
Registered Agent: Ashley Stevens
Oppose:
A Brighter Colorado
Registered Agent: Steven Ward
Affordable Colorado
Registered Agent: Katie Kennedy
Let’s Go Colorado
Registered Agent: Gwen Benevento
Keep Colorado Affordable
Registered Agent: Steve Ward
Don’t Price Us Out
Registered Agent: Katie Kennedy
PROPOSITION
Penalties for Fentanyl Crimes
132
Increases criminal penalties for certain fentanyl-related offenses.
Yes
No
Prop 132 is a private prison cash grab masquerading as a solution to the opioid crisis. It would create new criminals out of people struggling with addiction and even people who unknowingly purchase drugs laced with fentanyl, while doing nothing meaningful to prevent addiction, expand treatment, or stop fentanyl from entering our communities. Instead, Colorado taxpayers would be on the hook for at least $433 million to incarcerate more people, separate more families, and fill more prison beds. We cannot incarcerate our way out of addiction, and we certainly should not make prison corporations richer trying.
Designated Representative:
Suzanne Taheri c/o West Group Michael Fields c/o West Group
Favor:
A Brighter Colorado
Registered Agent: Steven Ward
Eagle County Republican Women Club
Registered Agent: Christina Adams
Oppose:
The People’s No
Registered Agent: Dusti Gurule
Coloradans For Real Safety Solutions
Registered Agent: Ashley Stevens
Vote Common Sense
Registered Agent: Ashley Stevens
PROPOSITION
Penalties for Human Trafficking of a Minor
133
Increases sentencing requirements for crimes involving the human trafficking of a minor.
Yes
No
Human trafficking of children is an unspeakably vile and evil crime. Those who exploit children should face severe consequences, and do so under state and federal law. This proposition exploits justified outrage as well as survivors’ trauma, to mandate life sentences and expand incarceration while limiting judicial discretion. If we are serious about fighting trafficking, we should invest in preventing exploitation, supporting survivors, and prosecuting traffickers, not by exploiting a horrific crime to sell more prison beds.
Designated Representative: Erin Lee and Michelle Austin
Favor:
Protect Kids Colorado – Issue Committee
Registered Agent: Patricia McKernan
Protect Our Children
Registered Agent: Michele Austin
Oppose:
Vote Common Sense
Registered Agent: Ashley Stevens
PROPOSITION
Male and Female Participation in School Sports
134
Yes
No
Establishes sex-based eligibility requirements for participation in school sports.
Every kid deserves a fair shot to play, and I trust coaches and athletic experts, not politicians, to set fair rules for school sports. This measure is so vague that it could subject any girl to an invasive “gender check” simply because someone thinks she is too tall, too strong, or doesn't look the way they think a girl should. That's not protecting girls. We should protect the safety, privacy, and dignity of all students.
Designated Representative:
Erin Lee and Michelle Austin
Favor:
Protect Kids Colorado – Issue Committee
Registered Agent: Patricia McKernan
Protect Our Children
Registered Agent: Michele Austin
Oppose:
The People’s No
Registered Agent: Dusti Gurule
Families not Politics
Registered Agent: Jason Story
No on 134 and 135
Registered Agent: Craig Skinner
Protect Trans Kids
Registered Agent: Z Williams
Vote Common Sense
Registered Agent: Ashley Stevens
PROPOSITION
Prohibit Certain Surgeries on Minors
135
Yes
No
Prohibits certain surgical procedures from being performed on minors.
Medical decisions for children belong with families and trusted doctors, not politicians. This measure is written so broadly that it could interfere with medically necessary care that has nothing to do with being transgender, including routine procedures for conditions like an undescended testicle. Families and doctors already make these decisions carefully together. The government should not take those decisions away from them or put children's healthcare at risk.
Designated Representative:
Erin Lee and Michelle Austin
Favor:
Protect Kids Colorado – Issue Committee
Registered Agent: Patricia McKernan
Protect Our Children
Registered Agent: Michele Austin
Oppose:
The People’s No
Registered Agent: Dusti Gurule
Families not Politics
Registered Agent: Jason Story
No on 134 and 135
Registered Agent: Craig Skinner
Protect Trans Kids
Registered Agent: Z Williams
Vote Common Sense
Registered Agent: Ashley Stevens
PROPOSITION
Income Tax Cap
136
Yes
No
Establishes a cap affecting Colorado’s income tax rates and future tax policy.
I strongly support businesses that invest in Colorado, create good jobs, and take seriously their responsibility to the communities that help them succeed. That includes contributing to the schools, infrastructure, healthcare, and public services that businesses and their workers rely on. Proposition 136 would instead lock a major corporate tax break into law, allowing powerful corporations to avoid contributing their fair share. Good businesses are good neighbors, and good neighbors understand that being part of a thriving community means investing in it, not finding new ways to avoid the bill.
Similarly to other measures, I am also deeply concerned that this amendment is being led by Advance Colorado, a right-wing organization with a history of using ballot measures to advance a broader political agenda. Given both the substance of the proposal and the organization behind it, I cannot support this amendment. You can read more about Advance Colorado here and why their involvement raises additional concerns for me.
Designated Representative:
Suzanne Taheri Advance Colorado
Michael Fields Advance Colorado
Favor:
A Brighter Colorado
Registered Agent: Steven Ward
Keep Colorado Affordable
Registered Agent: Steve Ward
Oppose:
N/A
PROPOSITION
Designate Sporting Goods Sales Tax Revenue for Conservation
137
Yes
No
Dedicates existing sporting-goods sales tax revenue to conservation and outdoor protection.
Proposition 137 does not create a new tax. It dedicates roughly $175 million annually from existing sporting goods sales tax revenue to conservation, wildfire prevention, water protection, and outdoor access.
But there is a real tradeoff: permanently earmarking this revenue and exempting it from TABOR could reduce future refunds or limit funding available for priorities like education and healthcare. I am generally cautious about ballot-box budgeting for exactly that reason.
However, Colorado faces growing wildfire, water, and conservation needs that require long-term investment. On balance, I believe protecting our land, water, and communities is worth that commitment.
Designated Representative:
Brendan Witt c/o Tierney Lawrence Stiles LLC
Aaron Citron c/o Tierney Lawrence Stiles LLC
Favor:
Protect Colorado’s Land
Water, Prevent Wildfires
Registered Agent: Tarn Udall
Oppose:
Protect Colorado's Land, Communities, and Tax Dollars
Registered Agent: Josh Schlossberg
BALLOT ISSUE
7A
Front Range Passenger Rail District
Creates a 0.333% sales tax to build and operate a larger Front Range passenger rail system.
Yes
No
7A would create a 0.333% sales tax to build out and operate a larger Front Range passenger rail system. Colorado keeps growing, I-25 congestion isn't going away, and we have spent decades building communities around the assumption that virtually every trip requires a car. Passenger rail creates another option for accessing jobs, education, and communities across the Front Range.
I am generally not a fan of sales taxes because they disproportionately burden working families, and voters are being asked to establish a permanent revenue stream before we know exactly how the full system will perform. But major infrastructure requires long-term investment, and Colorado cannot solve congestion by simply adding more cars and highway lanes.
Designated Representative:
N/A
Favor:
Coloradans for CoCo
Registered Agent: Rachel Gordon
Oppose:
N/A