Biography
Dana Charles is the Republican candidate for Colorado State Senate District 3 in the November 3, 2026 general election, having advanced from the Republican primary on June 30, 2026.[1][3] A healthcare executive, she said in a Ballotpedia survey that she is a fourth-generation Coloradan and lifelong Pueblo County resident.[1][2]
In her 2026 Ballotpedia survey, Dana Charles said she has worked in the healthcare industry for almost 25 years and has served on numerous boards and commissions.[2] She described herself as a mother of two sons, married to her husband, Greg, and said she entered the race in February 2025.[2]
Charles listed crime and safety and cost of living and affordability as her key campaign messages.[2] She said the third priority has shifted during the campaign among rural healthcare, concerns about the Aspen Acres Fire, and education.[2]
- 1.Dana Charles - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Dana Charles - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
- 3.Colorado State Senate elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Colorado Senate District 3
Dana Charles is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Colorado Senate District 3 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.