Denver County, Colorado

Colorado House District 2

2 candidates are tracked for Colorado House District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Scott Baldermann and Carey Marin. Candidate information follows official Denver County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Scott Baldermann (Democratic), Carey Marin (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Colorado House District 2. Not on the November ballot: Steven Woodrow, the sitting member per the roster. Major-party nominees were chosen at the June 30 primary; minor-party nominees by assembly or petition and unaffiliated candidates by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot.

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Scott Baldermann

Democratic

Top priorities

Accountable investment of public dollars in schools and public services
Expanding access to affordable housing and healthcare
Supporting small businesses and economic opportunity

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Scott Baldermann is a former Denver School Board member who helped implement a policy governance structure for the district, per Baldermann's campaign site. Baldermann holds a master's degree in architecture from the University of Nebraska, worked as a licensed architect, and later started a software company in the construction industry, per the same source.

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Carey Marin

Republican

Top priorities

Controlling government spending and protecting the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights while opposing new taxes and fees
Tougher sentencing for repeat offenders and more support for law enforcement
Addressing root causes of homelessness, including mental health and addiction, with accountability measures

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Carey Marin is a small business owner running as the Republican candidate for Colorado House District 2, per her campaign site. She describes her business background as the basis for a practical, problem-solving approach to policy, per her campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Colorado House District 2 in 2026?

When is the Colorado House District 2 election in Colorado?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Colorado are on the Colorado election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Denver County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Denver County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Scott Baldermann, full profile Carey Marin, full profile Official Colorado election office