Colorado Secretary of State

04/15/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/15/2026 12:28

April 15 - Barb Kirkmeyer Qualifies for State Primary Ballot

Barb Kirkmeyer Qualifies for State Primary Ballot
Denver, April 15, 2026 - The Elections Division of the Colorado Secretary of State's Office announced today that Barb Kirkmeyer, Republican candidate for Colorado Governor, has submitted the required number of signatures to appear on the June 30, 2026 State Primary ballot.

Candidates for Colorado Governor are required to collect 1,500 valid signatures per Colorado congressional district, a requirement outlined by 1-4-801(2)(c)(II), C.R.S. Barb Kirkmeyer submitted 15,438 valid signatures, including more than 1,500 in each congressional district, eclipsing the required signature threshold.

Petition verification summary:

Congressional District 1 (2,184 signatures submitted)
Valid signatures: 1,699
Invalid signatures: 485
Congressional District 2 (2,206 signatures submitted)
Valid signatures: 1,924
Invalid signatures: 282
Congressional District 3 (2,328 signatures submitted)
Valid signatures: 1,737
Invalid signatures: 591
Congressional District 4 (2,670 signatures submitted)
Valid signatures: 2,147
Invalid signatures: 523
Congressional District 5 (2,760 signatures submitted)
Valid signatures: 2,236
Invalid signatures: 524
Congressional District 6 (2,317 signatures submitted)
Valid signatures: 1,769
Invalid signatures: 548
Congressional District 7 (2,294 signatures submitted)
Valid signatures: 1,659
Invalid signatures: 635
Congressional District 8 (2,934 signatures submitted)
Valid signatures: 2,267
Invalid signatures: 667
Total (21,342 signatures submitted)
Total valid signatures: 15,438
Total invalid signatures: 5,904
Invalid signatures (congressional district known): 4,255
Invalid signatures (congressional district not known): 1,649
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.

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