Colorado 2nd District
Joe Neguse (D) holds this seat and is running again. 3 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.
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Joe Neguse
Democrat · holds this seat today
FLiberty Score FOn the liberty side in 40 of 122 votes and bills.
Raised $3,342,640 since January 2025: 57% from people, 37% from PACs and other committees, 6% transfers and other income. The filing at FEC.gov
Kelley Dennison
Republican · massage therapist, small business owner, Republican nominee
No gradeNo grade yetI have no votes in Congress to count for Dennison, and what Dennison has said and done settles only 0 of my principles. I went through it on October 21. A grade needs 4.
Raised $12,348 since January 2025: 67% from people, 28% from the party, 4% the candidate’s own money. The filing at FEC.gov
Voting in Colorado: how to register, vote early or vote by mail. Election Day was November 3.
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A solid letter is a grade from recorded votes on that principle. An outlined letter is on the same scale, for a candidate with no votes: it comes from what that candidate has said and done, and every source is listed below.
Kelley Dennison, on the record
I have no votes in Congress to count for Dennison, so the grade above comes from this list: what Dennison has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.
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She said she differs from her party by wanting cautious intervention abroad with clear objectives.
“I believe intervention should always be approached cautiously and with clear objectives.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
The answer names no country, aid programme or alliance, so it does not say whether she backs Ukraine, Taiwan or NATO.
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In an op-ed she said Congress should focus on responsible spending, fewer unnecessary regulations and domestic energy production.
“Congress should focus on responsible spending, reducing unnecessary regulations, encouraging domestic energy production and creating an environment where businesses can grow, hire and invest in their communities.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
Less regulation points to the with side, but no specific rule or tax is named, so the words do not settle the measure.
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In an interview she said the federal government does too much.
“I believe the federal government does too much”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
Wanting a smaller federal government points to the with side, but no tax, rule or programme is named, so it does not settle the measure.
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She said strong national defense and fiscal responsibility should go hand in hand.
“I believe strong national defense and fiscal responsibility should go hand in hand”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
A strong defence points to the with side, but pairing it with fiscal restraint names no budget figure, so it does not settle the measure.
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Asked about immigration, she called for an immigration system that strengthens border security and creates a lawful path to citizenship.
“We need an immigration system that discourages entrenchment, strengthens border security and creates a lawful path to citizenship that makes following the legal process more worthwhile than taking the risk of entering illegally.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
Border security points to the with side and a path to citizenship points to the against side, so the answer as a whole does not settle the measure.
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In an interview she said she wants people to be encouraged to enter the country the legal way.
“I want to incentivize people to come in the correct way, the legal way.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
She names no border barrier, deportation or amnesty policy, so the words do not settle which side this follows from.
Also on the ballot
Gaylon Kent (Libertarian).
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