See where Harkess and Duran stand on schools and health care. Names follow official Jefferson County election filings.
Steve Harkess (Republican), Monica Irasema Duran (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Colorado Senate District 22. Not on the November ballot: Jessie Danielson, the sitting member per the roster. Major-party nominees were chosen at the June 30 primary; minor-party nominees by assembly or petition and unaffiliated candidates by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
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Steve Harkess is the Republican candidate for Colorado Senate District 22 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list. The campaign site, read October 3, 2026, carries no biography beyond the campaign's own statements.
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Duran worked for over three decades in the dental industry, per the campaign site. Per the campaign site, Duran served on the Wheat Ridge City Council and the Wheat Ridge Planning Commission, was elected to the Colorado House in 2018, and is House Majority Leader.
Who is running for Colorado Senate District 22 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Colorado Senate District 22 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Steve Harkess and Monica Irasema Duran. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on schools and health care.
When is the Colorado Senate District 22 election in Colorado?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Colorado are on the Colorado election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Candidate roster from official Jefferson County and state election office filings, last verified October 19, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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