Lake County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
10 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 4 Lake County races, led by the Member, Colorado State Board of Education, 7th Congressional District contest.
School board
Member, Colorado State Board of Education, 7th Congressional DistrictKarla Esser (D) · Steve Barton (R) · Ross Klopf (Libertarian)
Karla Esser Democratic
- Increase funding and resources for Colorado schools
- Establish measurable accountability standards for schools
- Take a multilateral approach to school safety and opposes arming teachers
Per the campaign site.
About Karla Esser
Karla Esser is a teacher with 20 years of classroom experience and is a candidate for the Colorado State Board of Education, District 7, per her campaign site.
Steve Barton Republican
- Support parents' role in schools
- Protect student data privacy
- Audit school districts for spending accuracy
Per the campaign site.
About Steve Barton
Steve Barton holds degrees including a B.A., a master's degree in electrical engineering, a J.D., an M.D. and an M.B.A., and describes a science, technology, engineering, math and medicine background, per his campaign site.
Ross Klopf Libertarian
Ross Klopf is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Member, Colorado State Board of Education, 7th Congressional District, per the Colorado Secretary of State's certified 2026 general election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 23, 2026.
Karla Esser (Democratic), Steve Barton (Republican), Ross Klopf (Libertarian) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Member, Colorado State Board of Education, 7th Congressional District, per the Colorado Secretary of State's certified 2026 general election candidate list, which flags no candidate as an incumbent for this seat. This board district follows Colorado's congressional district boundaries and covers a multi-county area, not just this county; only the counties squarely inside the district are listed here.
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Member, University of Colorado Board of Regents, 7th Congressional DistrictPaul Mueller (R) · Nolbert Chavez (D) · BetteRose Ryan (Libertarian)
Paul Mueller Republican
- Bring budget scrutiny and transparent spending to the university system
- Protect academic freedom while maintaining a respectful campus climate
- Keep the university's mission focused on the pursuit of truth
Per the campaign site.
About Paul Mueller
Paul Mueller is a Senior Research Fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research and owner of The Abbey, a bed and breakfast in Leadville, Colorado, per his campaign site. He holds a Ph.D. in economics from George Mason University and previously taught at The King's College in New York City, per his campaign site.
Nolbert Chavez Democratic
Nolbert Chavez is Chief of External Initiatives and Executive Director of CityCenter at CU Denver and previously served in the Colorado State Legislature from 1995 to 2002, per his campaign site. He holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in political science and public policy from CU Denver and is an adjunct faculty member at its School of Public Affairs, per his campaign site.
BetteRose Ryan Libertarian
BetteRose Ryan is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Member, University of Colorado Board of Regents, 7th Congressional District, per the Colorado Secretary of State's certified 2026 general election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 23, 2026.
Paul Mueller (Republican), Nolbert Chavez (Democratic), BetteRose Ryan (Libertarian) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Member, University of Colorado Board of Regents, 7th Congressional District, per the Colorado Secretary of State's certified 2026 general election candidate list, which flags no candidate as an incumbent for this seat. This board district follows Colorado's congressional district boundaries and covers a multi-county area, not just this county; only the counties squarely inside the district are listed here.
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These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Find your districts by addressColorado Senate District 4Justin Kurth (D) · Teddy Collins (R)
Justin Kurth Democratic
- Focuses on veterans' care and outcomes
- Supports first responders and addressing staffing shortages in those positions
- Focuses on water infrastructure investment for the district's counties
Per the campaign site.
About Justin Kurth
Justin Kurth is a candidate for Colorado Senate District 4, per his campaign site. He is a Marine Corps veteran who served as a sergeant and spent nine years as a 911 dispatcher and communications training officer at the Colorado Springs Police Department, per his campaign site. He served as Regional Director for U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen, per his campaign site.
Teddy Collins Republican
- Supports individual liberty, personal responsibility and limited government
- Supports water security, forest health and wildfire prevention for the district
Per the campaign site.
About Teddy Collins
Teddy Collins is a candidate for Colorado Senate District 4, per his campaign site. He is a Colorado business owner and civic leader, per his campaign site.
Justin Kurth (Democratic), Teddy Collins (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Colorado Senate District 4. Not on the November ballot: Mark Baisley, 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.
Full race pageColorado House District 13Consuelo Redhorse (D) · Miguel Martinez (R)
Consuelo Redhorse Democratic
- Supporting public schools
- Environmental protection
Per the campaign site.
About Consuelo Redhorse
Consuelo Redhorse is an accountant and small business professional in long term apartment rentals who has served as a school board president, per Redhorse's campaign site.
Miguel Martinez Republican
- Enforcing the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights (TABOR)
- Supporting fair treatment for seniors, veterans and small business owners
Per the campaign site.
About Miguel Martinez
Miguel Martinez grew up in Colorado working in his family's restaurant, hotel and liquor store before serving as County Assessor, per his campaign site.
Consuelo Redhorse (Democratic), Miguel Martinez (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Colorado House District 13. Not on the November ballot: Julie McCluskie, 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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Who is on the ballot in Lake County, Colorado on November 3, 2026?
Lake County sample ballot 2026: see where the member, colorado senate and colorado house candidates stand on schools, the budget and the environment. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
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