Colorado Ballot Guide 2026 by Bell Center
The statewide questions on the November ballot are varied and important, ranging from increasing penalties for fentanyl crimes to prohibiting students from participating on sports teams that are not aligned with their sex assigned at birth. In years past, we have waited for the entire ballot to be set before sharing our ballot guide. But this year, as ballot questions are certified for the November 2026 ballot, we are analyzing them and posting them here on a rolling basis so you have the information you need as soon as possible.
HOW OUR RECOMMENDATIONS WORK
As always, this ballot guide is the result of research and analysis by Bell staff, who have examined history and context to provide you clear arguments in favor and against each of the questions on the ballot. For the measures that impact the values the Bell has identified for this ballot guide, we’ve provided recommended votes. For the remainder, we have offered facts, analysis, and pros and cons, but did not take a position.
