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Colorado ballot

Lieutenant Governor of Colorado

General: November 3, 2026

General election

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Chair of the Approval Voting Party, Atwood is running for Lieutenant Governor of Colorado. He advocates for alternative voting methods, particularly approval voting, to address concerns about spoiler candidates.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

George Washington Markert is republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Colorado, running for office for the first time.

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IndependentFirst-time candidate

James Treibert is running for Lieutenant Governor of Colorado. This is his first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Lesley Dahlkemper is a Democrat running for Lieutenant Governor of Colorado in her first campaign.

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No party listedLawyer

T.J. Cole is a lawyer and educator running for Lieutenant Governor of Colorado. He emphasizes fiscal responsibility, expanding educational access for rural and underserved communities, and supporting faculty and staff.

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No party listedFirst-time candidate

Taralyn Romero, running unaffiliated, is seeking the position of Lieutenant Governor of Colorado. This is her first run for office.

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LibertarianFirst-time candidate

Erik Osberg is a Democratic candidate running for U.S. House in Minnesota's 7th Congressional District in his first campaign. He advanced from the Democratic primary on August 11, 2026.

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