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Michael Carter

Democratic · Colorado · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for Colorado House District 36, Colorado

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Make housing affordable
  • Protect our environment
  • Protect workers and unions
Biography

Carter is a public defender and private criminal defense attorney in Aurora and an Army veteran, per the campaign site. Per the campaign site, Carter holds degrees from the University of New Mexico and a law degree from the University of Denver, was elected to the Aurora Public Schools Board in 2021, and has served on the Judicial Performance Commission in Arapahoe County.

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Colorado House District 36Colorado · 2026Arapahoe County sample ballot

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