2 candidates are tracked for Colorado House District 9 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tom Cowhick and Monica VanBuskirk. Candidate information follows official Denver County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Tom Cowhick (Republican), Monica VanBuskirk (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Colorado House District 9. Not on the November ballot: Emily Sirota, 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.
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Republican
Tom Cowhick is the Republican candidate for Colorado House District 9 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Democratic
Per the campaign site.
Monica VanBuskirk is a candidate for Colorado House District 9, per her campaign site. She is a small business owner, parent and policy advisor who drafts bills and advocates for legislation, per her campaign site.
Who is running for Colorado House District 9 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Colorado House District 9 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tom Cowhick and Monica VanBuskirk. Candidate information follows official Denver County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Colorado House District 9 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.
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