U.S. House · Colorado's 3rd District
Western Slope and southern Colorado, including Grand Junction, Durango and Pueblo.
General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026
RESULT · UNOFFICIAL UNTIL CERTIFIED
Jeff Hurd, projected winner
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Hurd | 163,655 | 49.3% |
| Dwayne Romero | 157,523 | 47.4% |
| Cory Robertson | 5,539 | 1.7% |
| Clifton Brown | 5,327 | 1.6% |
About 95% of the expected vote counted. As of November 9. Winners take office next year. Counts can change until states certify. NBC News ↗
Sources re-checked September 25, 2026 · How we research
- Incumbent Jeff Hurd defeated Ron Hanks in the Republican primary. Dwayne Romero defeated Alex Kelloff 54.8%-45.2% in the Democratic primary. This district was a closely watched swing seat in the 2024 election.[1]
On the November 3 ballot · 4 candidates
Issue evidence — side by side
Recorded votes, documented positions and candidates’ own words are shown with sources. “In their own words” quotes a candidate on the topic without inferring a stance. Votes describe specific bills or motions; they do not establish overall support or opposition to a broad issue. A dash means our research has no evidence on that topic, not that the candidate has no position.
Stricter gun laws
- Jeff HurdOpposes[12]
Cosponsored H.R. 38, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (119th Congress), which would require states to honor other states' concealed-carry permits.
- Dwayne Romero—
- Cory Robertson—
- Clifton Brown—
Expand immigration enforcement and deportations
- Jeff Hurd
- Dwayne Romero—
- Cory Robertson—
- Clifton Brown—
Loosen zoning rules to build more housing
- Jeff Hurd—
- Dwayne RomeroSupports[3]
Calls for building more housing, repealing what he describes as outdated construction red tape, and stopping large investors from buying up homes to drive up rents.
- Cory Robertson—
- Clifton Brown—
Raise taxes on high earners or corporations
- Jeff Hurd
- Dwayne Romero—
- Cory Robertson—
- Clifton Brown—
Expand public health coverage
- Jeff Hurd
- Dwayne RomeroSupports[7]
Told CPR News he would work to repeal parts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including its cuts to Medicaid and Medicare.
- Cory Robertson—
- Clifton Brown—
Faster transition away from fossil fuels
- Jeff Hurd
- Dwayne RomeroMixed[3]
Describes an 'all-of-the-above' energy approach that uses the district's existing energy resources while also advancing alternative energy deployment.
- Cory Robertson—
- Clifton BrownIn their own words[8]
“I believe that saving the planet is our biggest responsibility as Americans.”
In his 2026 Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey
Broad tariffs on imported goods
- Jeff HurdRecorded votes[21]
Voted yes on Resolution disapproving tariffs on Canada (H.J. Res. 72, 2026-02-11), which disapproved the tariffs on Canadian imports.
- Dwayne RomeroOpposes[3]
Says he will fight to repeal what he calls 'disastrous tariffs' that are raising the cost of living for the district.
- Cory Robertson—
- Clifton Brown—
Require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote
- Jeff HurdRecorded votes[17]
Voted yes on SAVE Act (H.R. 22, 2025-04-10).
- Dwayne Romero—
- Cory Robertson—
- Clifton Brown—
Require Congress to approve U.S. military action abroad
- Jeff HurdRecorded votes[19][20]
Voted no on War Powers Resolution on Venezuela (H. Con. Res. 64, 2025-12-17), which would have directed the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Venezuela absent congressional authorization. Voted no on War Powers Resolution directing removal of forces from Iran hostilities (H. Con. Res. 86, 2026-06-03), which directed the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran absent congressional authorization.
- Dwayne Romero—
- Cory Robertson—
- Clifton Brown—
Research notes & limits
Federal key votes and FEC finance totals for incumbent Hurd are added separately by script. Cory Robertson (Libertarian) and Clifton Brown (unaffiliated) have no discoverable public statements beyond the Ballotpedia ballot listing. Biography gaps: no personal or career details found for Cory Robertson beyond his Libertarian nomination; Clifton Brown's only biography is his Ballotpedia profile and survey.
Sources · 30
Researched 2026-09-25. Green citations are official government records.
- 1.United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Jeff Hurd · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Issues · Romero for Colorado Candidate's own words
- 4.Making Life Less Affordable, One Hidden Tax at a Time · Office of Rep. Jeff Hurd · 2025-12-08 Official record
- 5.Hurd, Suozzi, Bacon, Gottheimer Introduce Bill to Avert Healthcare Affordability Crisis: The Bipartisan Hope Act · Office of Rep. Jeff Hurd · 2025-11-21 Official record
- 6.CPR News voter guide: Jeff Hurd, 3rd Congressional District · CPR News · 2026-09-25 News report
- 7.CPR News voter guide: Dwayne Romero, 3rd Congressional District · CPR News · 2026-09-25 News report
- 8.Clifton Brown — Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey Candidate's own words
- 9.Jeff Hurd · Ballotpedia Reference
- 10.About — Congressman Jeff Hurd · Office of Rep. Jeff Hurd Official record
- 11.Colorado U.S. House District 3 election results 2026 · NBC News News report
- 12.H.R. 38, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025) — sponsors and cosponsors · Congress.gov Official record
- 13.Roll call: Laken Riley Act — final passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2025-01-22 Official record
- 14.Roll call: One Big Beautiful Bill Act — House passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2025-05-22 Official record
- 15.H.R. 1 (119th Congress) — One Big Beautiful Bill Act: text and summary · Congress.gov Official record
- 16.Roll call: One Big Beautiful Bill Act — final passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2025-07-03 Official record
- 17.Roll call: SAVE Act — proof-of-citizenship voter registration · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2025-04-10 Official record
- 18.Roll call: Breaking the Gridlock Act — ACA subsidy extension · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2026-01-08 Official record
- 19.Roll call: War Powers Resolution on Venezuela · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2025-12-17 Official record
- 20.Roll call: War Powers Resolution directing removal of forces from Iran hostilities · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2026-06-03 Official record
- 21.Roll call: Resolution disapproving tariffs on Canada · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2026-02-11 Official record
- 22.Dwayne Romero · Ballotpedia Reference
- 23.Meet Dwayne — Romero for Colorado · Romero for Colorado Candidate's own words
- 24.U.S. House · Colorado's 3rd District results 2026 · NBC News News report
- 25.United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 26.Candidates — Libertarian Party of Colorado · Libertarian Party of Colorado Candidate's own words
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- 28.United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 29.Clifton Brown — Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey Candidate's own words
- 30.U.S. House · Colorado's 3rd District results 2026 · NBC News News report