A general election was held in the U.S. state of Colorado on November 6, 2018. All of Colorado's executive offices and all seven of its seats in the United States House of Representatives were up for election. Democrats swept every statewide election on the ballot, leaving the at-large seat on the University of Colorado Board of Regents and the Class 2 U.S. Senate seat as the last statewide offices held by Republicans.Paul, Jesse (September 10, 2021). "Republican Heidi Hanahl files to run for Colorado governor in 2022". The Colorado Sun. Retrieved September 21, 2021. "The University of Colorado regent, who is the only Republican official who holds statewide office, was expected to formally announce her bid next week."
Governor and lieutenant governor
Incumbent Democratic governor John Hickenlooper was term-limited. Incumbent Democratic lieutenant governor Donna Lynne ran for governor, but was eliminated in the Democratic primary on June 26, 2018.
Results
Attorney general
Incumbent Republican attorney general Cynthia Coffman ran for governor, but was eliminated at the state Republican party convention in April.
Democratic primary Declared Joe Salazar, state representative Phil Weiser, former dean of the University of Colorado Law School
Campaign suspended Michael Dougherty, district attorney for Colorado's Twentieth Judicial District Brad Levin, attorney Amy Padden, federal prosecutor
Endorsements
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error JoeSalazar PhilWeiser AmyPadden BradLevin UndecidedMagellan Strategies (R)Magellan Strategies (R) May 30–31, 2018 503 ± 4.38% 27% 8% – – 65%Magellan Strategies (R)Magellan Strategies (R) March 20–23, 2018 410 ± 4.8% 34% 5% 5% 4% 51%
Results
Republican primary Declared George Brauchler, district attorney for Colorado's 18th Judicial District
Results
General election Endorsements
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error PhilWeiser (D) GeorgeBrauchler (R) UndecidedDemocratic Attorneys General Association (D)Democratic Attorneys General Association (D) May 8–10, 2018 883 ± 3.30% 47% 35% 18%
Joe Salazar vs. George Brauchler Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error JoeSalazar (D) GeorgeBrauchler (R) UndecidedDemocratic Attorneys General Association (D) May 8–10, 2018 883 ± 3.30% 51% 36% 13%
Results
Secretary of State
Incumbent Republican secretary of state Wayne Williams was eligible to run for re-election to a second term.
Results
State treasurer
Incumbent Republican state treasurer Walker Stapleton was term-limited and could not run for a third consecutive term in office. He was the unsuccessful Republican nominee for governor of Colorado.
Democratic primary Declared Bernard Douthit, businessman Dave Young, state representative
Eliminated at convention Charles Scheibe, chief financial officer of the Colorado Department of Treasury
Disqualified Steve Lebsock, state representative
Endorsements
Results
Republican primary Justin Everett, state representative Polly Lawrence, state representative Brian Watson, businessman
Eliminated at convention Brett Barkey, district attorney for Colorado's 14th judicial district Brita Horn, Routt County treasurer Kevin Lundberg, state senator
Declined Owen Hill, state senator (running for CO-05) Tim Kauffman, Jefferson County Treasurer Nic Morse, nominee for CO-02 in 2016
Results
General election Results
Colorado State Board of Education
Two seats on the seven-member State Board of Education were up for election in 2018. These included the 2nd district seat held by Democrat Angelika Schroeder and the 4th district seat held by Republican Pam Mazanec.
State Board of Education member, Congressional District 2 Results
State Board of Education member, Congressional District 4
Results
Regents of the University of Colorado
Three seats on the nine-member University of Colorado Board of Regents were up for election in 2018. These included the at-large seat currently held by Democrat Stephen C. Ludwig, the 3rd district seat held by Republican Glen Gallegos, and the 5th district seat held by Republican Kyle Hybl.
Declared
At-large Ken Montera (Republican) Christopher E. Otwell (Unity) Lesley Smith (Democrat)
Eliminated at convention Jason Robinson (Democrat) Chantell Taylor (Democrat)
Results
CU Regent at-large
CU Regent District 3
Results
CU Regent District 5 Chance Hill (Republican) Tony Wolusky (Democrat)
Results
State legislature State senate
In the 2018 elections, 17 of the 35 seats in the Colorado State Senate were on the ballot. Democrats gained two seats and a 19–16 majority, which ended Republican control of the chamber.
State house
In the 2018 elections, all 65 seats in the Colorado House of Representatives were up for election. The Democrats were able to expand their majority to 41–24, by gaining five seats from the Republicans.
United States House of Representatives
All of Colorado's seven seats in the United States House of Representatives were up for election in 2018.
District 20 District Attorney
General election candidates Michael Dougherty, district attorney for Colorado's Twentieth Judicial District
Democratic primary Michael Dougherty, district attorney for Colorado's Twentieth Judicial District Mike Foote, Colorado State Representative for Colorado District 30
References
External links Candidates at Vote Smart Candidates at Ballotpedia Campaign finance at OpenSecrets
Official Attorney General campaign websites
Phil Weiser (D) for Attorney General
Official Secretary of State campaign websites Jena Griswold (D) for Secretary of State Wayne Williams (R) for Secretary of State
Official State Treasurer campaign websites Brian Watson (R) for State Treasurer Dave Young (D) for State Treasurer
Official State Board of Education district 2 campaign websites Johnny Barrett (R) for State Board Angelika Schroeder (D) for State Board
Official State Board of Education district 4 campaign websites Debora Scheffel (R) for State Board
Official Regents of the University of Colorado at-large campaign websites Ken Montera (R) for CU Regent Lesley Smith (D) for CU Regent
Official Regents of the University of Colorado district 3 campaign websites Glen Gallegos (R) for CU Regent Alvin Rivera (D) for CU Regent
Official Regents of the University of Colorado district 5 campaign websites Chance Hill (R) for CU Regent Tony Wolusky (D) for CU Regent
Official district 20 District Attorney campaign websites Michael Dougherty (D) for District Attorney