Your ballot. Our shared future.
November 2, 2026
2026 BALLOT ISSUE GUIDE.

BOULDER COUNTY
YES – 1A
Early childhood care & education
Reliable child care helps parents work and businesses retain staff.
REGIONAL DISTRICT
YES – 7A
Colorado Connector passenger rail
Connect workers to jobs and strengthen regional transportation.
CITY OF BOULDER
NO – 2K
Recreation & Safety Bond
Provide greater business community engagement and fiscal responsibility before up to $650 million in borrowing.
CITY OF BOULDER
NO – 2M
Debt-limit charter change
Require a comprehensive financial plan before expanding borrowing capacity.
STATE AMENDMENT
NO – 81
Immigration reporting requirements
Preserve community trust and focus local public-safety resources.
STATE AMENDMENT
NO – 87
Graduated income tax
Protect business investment, entrepreneurship and competitiveness.
STATE PROPOSITION
NO – 132
Fentanyl penalties
Pair enforcement with recovery; avoid unfunded corrections costs.
STATE PROPOSITION
NO – 136
Income tax rate cap
Balance tax competitiveness with capacity for essential investments.
STATE PROPOSITION
NO – 134
School sports participation
Support a welcoming community for workers and their families.
STATE PROPOSITION
NO – 135
Restrictions on surgeries for minors
Support family well-being and an inclusive climate for talent.
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