Hurd, Smith, James Qualify for June Primary Ballot
Summary
The Colorado Secretary of State's Elections Division announced that Jeff Hurd, Murray Smith, and Wanda James have qualified for the June 30, 2026 State Primary ballot by submitting the required number of valid signatures. Hurd submitted 2,005 valid signatures for US House District 3, Smith submitted 2,186 for CU Regent District 2, and James submitted 1,787 for US House District 1, all exceeding the 1,500-signature threshold required under C.R.S. 1-4-801(2)(a.5).
What changed
The Colorado Secretary of State certified that three candidates have met the statutory signature requirements to appear on the June 30, 2026 State Primary ballot. Jeff Hurd (US House District 3) submitted 2,845 signatures with 2,005 accepted; Murray Smith (CU Regent District 2) submitted 2,584 signatures with 2,186 accepted; and Wanda James (US House District 1) submitted 3,058 signatures with 1,787 accepted. All three exceeded the required 1,500 valid signatures.\n\nPolitical organizations and candidates running for federal and state offices in Colorado should monitor the Secretary of State's website for updates on additional candidates qualifying for the primary ballot. The signature verification records are on file with the Secretary of State's office.
What to do next
- Monitor for additional candidate announcements
- Review ballot qualification requirements for future elections
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News Release
State of Colorado
Department of State
1700 Broadway
Suite 550
Denver, CO 80290
Jena Griswold
Secretary of State
Andrew Kline
Deputy Secretary of State
Media contacts
303-860-6903
Jack Todd
jack.todd@coloradosos.gov
Jeff Hurd, Murray Smith, Wanda James Qualify for State Primary Ballot
Denver, April 15, 2026 - The Elections Division of the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office announced today that Jeff Hurd, Republican Candidate for United States House of Representatives District 3, Murray Smith, Democratic candidate for CU Regent District 2, and Wanda James, Democratic Candidate for United States House of Representatives District 1, have submitted the required number of signatures to appear on the June 30, 2026 State Primary ballot.
Candidates for United States House of Representatives and the University of Colorado Board of Regents are required to collect 1,500 signatures (or 10% of votes cast in the last election, whichever is smaller) in their district, a requirement outlined by 1-4-801(2)(a.5), C.R.S.
Jeff Hurd submitted 2,005 valid signatures, eclipsing the 1,500-signature threshold.
Jeff Hurd petition verification summary:
- Total number of reviewable signature lines submitted: 2,845
- Total number of entries accepted (valid): 2,005
- Total number of entries rejected (invalid): 840
- Total number of signatures required for placement on ballot: 1,500 Murray Smith submitted 2,186 valid signatures, eclipsing the 1,500-signature threshold.
Murray Smith petition verification summary:
- Total number of reviewable signature lines submitted: 2,584
- Total number of entries accepted (valid): 2,186
- Total number of entries rejected (invalid): 398
- Total number of signatures required for placement on ballot: 1,500 Wanda James submitted 1,787 valid signatures, eclipsing the 1,500-signature threshold.
Wanda James petition verification summary:
- Total number of reviewable signature lines submitted: 3,058
- Total number of entries accepted (valid): 1,787
- Total number of entries rejected (invalid): 1,271
- Total number of signatures required for placement on ballot: 1,500 2026 State Primary petitioning candidates
A record of all accepted and rejected signatures, including reasons for each rejection is on file with the Secretary of State.
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