Your CD1 Republican Nominees
Elected at the April 5, 2026 CD1 Assembly
U.S. House of Representatives · CD1
Christy Peterson
Republican Nominee · U.S. Representative
Christy Peterson is the Republican nominee for Colorado's First Congressional District.
State Board of Education · District 1
Fred Espinoza
Republican Nominee · State Board of Education
Fred Espinoza is the Republican nominee for Colorado's State Board of Education, District 1.
Statewide Republican Primary Ballot
Qualified candidates for Colorado's top offices
U.S. Senate
Governor
Attorney General
Secretary of State
State Treasurer
Denver Legislative Candidates
State House & State Senate candidates serving Denver County
On the June 30 Primary Ballot
Denver Republicans running for the Colorado General Assembly
State House of Representatives
- HD-1 Joseph Montoya
- HD-2 Carey Marin
- HD-3 Rebecca Winegar
- HD-4 Ellwood Ervin
- HD-5 Johnnie W. Johnson
- HD-6 Kathleen Angel
- HD-8 Carolyn Barnes
- HD-9 Thomas Cowhick
State Senate
- SD-31 Michael DiManna
- SD-32 Sydnnia Wulff
- SD-34 Jack Daus
Key Primary Dates
- Early June 2026 — Ballots mailed to active Republican voters
- June 22, 2026 — Last day to register and receive a ballot by mail
- Tuesday, June 30, 2026 — Primary Election Day · Ballots due by 7:00 p.m.
How Statewide Candidates Qualified
Assembly: Statewide candidates earned at least 30% of the delegate vote at the Colorado GOP State Assembly held April 11, 2026, in Pueblo (or the CD1 Assembly held April 5).
Petition: Statewide candidates submitted verified signatures to the Colorado Secretary of State.
Help Flip CD1 Red
Check your voter registration, then chip in to elect Christy Peterson, Fred Espinoza, and the full CD1 Republican ticket on June 30.
Check Voter Registration Donate to CD1 RepublicansInformation current as of April 17, 2026. Local races for state legislature, county offices, and U.S. House vary by district — consult your ballot for the full list of candidates in your area.
Building a Stronger Future for Colorado’s 1st Congressional District
Our Mission
The 1st District GOP is dedicated to electing principled Republicans to Congress, The State Board of Education, and the University of Colorado Regents while amplifying our voices at the national level. Together, we champion opportunity, accountability, and a thriving Colorado.
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Reclaim CD 1 for Freedom and Opportunity
Colorado’s 1st District—our home—stands at a crossroads. For too long, progressive policies have harmed our way of life. The 1st CD GOP is fighting to restore fiscal responsibility, safety in the city, and the greatness of Denver and Colorado. Join us to take back our District, one step at a time!
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Colorado's CD 1
The 1st Congressional District Republican Central Committee is on a mission to restore Colorado’s heart—Denver and its neighbors—to the principles of limited government, personal freedom, and economic strength. We’re fighting for you, from the Capitol to the city streets. Want to know more about our district?
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Taking Back CD 1, One Truth at a Time
The 1st District GOP is your frontline in the fight to reclaim Colorado’s 1st District from big-government democrats. We’re countering the media’s spin with real news and bold insights. Denver deserves better, and we’re delivering the updates that matter—unfiltered and unafraid. Catch the latest now!
CD 1 Leadership Team
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Roger B. Rowland
Colorado's 1st District GOP
Chairman
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Jimmy Smrz
Colorado's 1st District GOP
Vice Chair
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Diane Wolta
Colorado's 1st District GOP
Secretary
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Michael DiManna
Colorado's 1st District GOP
Representative To State Executive Committee