Colorado voters will decide 7 statewide measures in 2026 on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Summaries below stick to the certified ballot language — no editorializing.
Colorado constitutional amendments require 55% voter approval; statutory measures pass with a simple majority.
Notification of U.S. Department of Homeland Security for Certain Criminal Charges and Immigration Status Initiative
Initiated constitutional amendment
Require law enforcement to notify the U.S. Department of Homeland Security when a person is charged with a crime of violence or has a prior felony conviction and the person's immigration status cannot be determined
A yes vote
Supports requiring law enforcement to notify the U.S. Department of Homeland Security when a person charged with a crime of violence, or with a prior felony conviction, has an immigration status that cannot be determined.
Penalties for Fentanyl Sale and Possession Initiative
Initiated state statute
Increase penalties for fentanyl-related felonies, require treatment for certain drug offenses, and limit sentencing exceptions in fentanyl-related crimes that cause another person's death
A yes vote
Supports increasing penalties for fentanyl-related felonies, requiring treatment for certain drug offenses, and limiting sentencing exceptions in fentanyl-related crimes that cause another person's death.
A no vote
Keeps current fentanyl-related penalties and sentencing rules.
Prohibit Surgeries for Treatment in Response to Minors' Perception of Sex or Gender Measure
Initiated state statute
Prohibit healthcare professionals from providing surgeries to persons under age 18 for the purpose of "treatment in response to a minor's perception of sex or gender"
A yes vote
Supports prohibiting healthcare professionals from providing surgeries to persons under 18 for the purpose of treatment in response to a minor's perception of sex or gender.
Require Vehicle-Related and Fuel Tax Revenue to Be Used for Road Transportation Initiative
Initiated constitutional amendment
Require both the state and local governments to spend revenue from sales and excise taxes on motor vehicles, motor vehicle fuel, and two-thirds of sales taxes on vehicle parts and materials to be used for road transportation
A yes vote
Supports requiring state and local governments to spend revenue from motor vehicle and fuel taxes, and two-thirds of sales taxes on vehicle parts and materials, on road transportation.
A no vote
Keeps current flexibility in how those revenues may be spent.
Titles and summaries reflect each state's certified measure list as tracked by Ballotpedia, with links to the full text. Measure lists can change until final certification — always confirm with your state election office. Last reviewed July 9, 2026.
