April 16 - Andrés Carrera, Anne Keke Qualify for State Primary Ballot

Denver, April 16, 2026 - The Elections Division of the Colorado Secretary of State's Office announced today that Andrés Carrera, Democratic candidate for Colorado State Senate District 34, and Anne Keke, Democratic candidate for Colorado State House of Representatives District 41, have submitted the required number of signatures to appear on the June 30, 2026 State Primary ballot.

Candidates for Colorado Senate and Colorado House of Representatives are required to collect 1,000 signatures (or 30% of votes cast in the last election, whichever is smaller) in their district, a requirement outlined by 1-4-801, C.R.S.

Andrés Carrera submitted 1,517 valid signatures, eclipsing the 1,000-signature threshold.

Andrés Carrera Petition Verification Summary:

Number of qualified signatures submitted: 2,441

Number of entries rejected: 924

Number of entries accepted: 1,517

Number of valid signatures required: 1,000

Anne Keke submitted 1,133 valid signatures, eclipsing the 1,000-signature threshold.

Anne Keke Petition Verification Summary:

Number of qualified signatures submitted: 1,372

Number of entries rejected: 239

Number of entries accepted: 1,133

Number of valid signatures required: 1,000

2026 State Primary petitioning candidates

A record of all accepted and rejected signatures, including reasons for each rejection is on file with the Secretary of State.