Jefferson County, Colorado

Colorado House District 23

2 candidates are tracked for Colorado House District 23 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Alexis Hoffkling and Ross Metler. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Alexis Hoffkling (Democratic), Ross Metler (Libertarian) are on the November 3 ballot for Colorado House District 23. Not on the November ballot: Monica Duran, 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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Alexis Hoffkling

Democratic

Top priorities

Expanding access to affordable healthcare
Increasing investment in public schools and mental health support for students
Expanding housing supply to address affordability

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Alexis Hoffkling is a family doctor who practices at a community health center that is part of Denver Health, per her campaign site. Hoffkling attended medical school at UC San Francisco, earned a master's degree in health and medical science at UC Berkeley, and completed family medicine training at Kaiser Permanente in Santa Rosa, per the same source. She also teaches medical students and residents and is a foster parent, per her campaign site.

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Ross Metler

Libertarian

Top priorities

Housing and cost of living affordability
Government transparency in taxation and public spending
Oversight of surveillance technology such as cameras and drones

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Ross Metler serves as legislative director of the Libertarian Party of Colorado, according to the Colorado Times Recorder, and is the party's candidate for Colorado House District 23 in the November 2026 general election.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Colorado House District 23 in 2026?

When is the Colorado House District 23 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Alexis Hoffkling, full profile Ross Metler, full profile Official Colorado election office