Democrat Dwayne Romero leads Republican Rep. Jeff Hurd in early Colorado count
The gist
Early Colorado results showed Democrat Dwayne Romero at about 50% and Republican Rep. Jeff Hurd at about 47%.
The partial count may not settle a race polls called close.
How it unfolded
- Mar 22, 2026President Donald Trump re-endorsed Hurd, saying Hurd "should in no way, shape, or form, be impeded from winning the District."
- Aug 27, 2026Hurd was touting his disagreements with Trump amid a reelection bid described as increasingly competitive, meeting constituents at a library in Glenwood Springs.
- Oct 5, 2026Hurd defended his "independent" record; challenger Dwayne Romero said it is anything but.