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State Representative

Unofficial result: Won — Michael Carter (Democratic)

Source: results.enr.clarityelections.com

What does this office do?

  • Voting on how much you pay in state taxes
  • Voting on how much money your local public schools get
  • Voting on which roads and highways get built or repaired

Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,

Candidates:

Democratic · Incumbent

Michael Carter serves in the Colorado House and practices law in Aurora, including criminal defense. A third-generation Army veteran, he holds a law degree from the University of Denver and is a former vice president of the Aurora Public Schools board.

Records: Corporate Accountability 36 for, Housing Affordability 30 for, Environment and Public Health 29 for,

Republican

Paul Nelson is a Republican candidate for State Representative in State House District 36 (2024) in 2026.

Source: ballotpedia.org