San Juan County, Colorado

Colorado House District 59

2 candidates are tracked for Colorado House District 59 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Katie Stewart and Naomi Riess. Candidate information follows official San Juan County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Katie Stewart (Democratic), Naomi Riess (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Colorado House District 59; Katie Stewart is the sitting member, per the General Assembly roster (leg.colorado.gov). 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. The sitting officeholder, Katie Stewart, is on the ballot.

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Katie Stewart

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Focuses on water issues facing Southwest Colorado, including sustainable agricultural practices
Supports addressing the housing shortage while preserving the character of southwest Colorado
Committed to partnering with the Ute Mountain Ute and Southern Ute Tribes

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Katie Stewart is the incumbent Colorado State Representative for House District 59, per her campaign site. She is a fourth-generation Durango resident who has worked as an EMT in Silverton and Durango and served as a school board member for Durango School District, per her campaign site.

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Naomi Riess

Republican

Top priorities

Easing housing costs by cutting red tape
Protecting water resources and keeping rural healthcare accessible
Supporting small businesses and agriculture

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Naomi Riess moved to Southwest Colorado from New England 35 years ago and worked for a local developer navigating county permitting before becoming a longtime community advocate and business professional, per her campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Colorado House District 59 in 2026?

When is the Colorado House District 59 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 San Juan 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 San Juan County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

Cross-check with the official Colorado election office, or see the full San Juan County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

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Candidate profiles

Katie Stewart, full profile Naomi Riess, full profile Official Colorado election office