Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the spelling of Marcy Wheatley’s name.

The 2026 election cycle is set to be a busy one for Grand County voters. While the 2024 election settled two seats on the Board of County Commissioners, this year’s midterm cycle will see the return of the county’s administrative “row offices” to the ballot, along with the District 3 commissioner seat and key seats in the Colorado General Assembly.

County Commissioner District 3

The District 3 seat on the Board of County Commissioners is the only commissioner’s office appearing on the November ballot. Incumbent Republican Randal “Randy” George has filed for reelection and faces a challenge from Jeremy D. Krones, who is running as an unaffiliated candidate. George was first appointed to the board in July 2022 to fill a vacancy and subsequently won a full four-year term that November.

Krones is a grant writer, consultant and community organizer who lives north of Grand Lake. He is president of the Grand County Library District board of trustees and serves on the board of Teazey, a private philanthropic foundation. He is a leader of the Grand County Jewish Community, a member of the Rotary Club of Granby and the former executive director of Colorado Headwaters Land Trust.

Districts 1 and 2, represented by Ed Raegner and Merrit Linke, respectively, will not be up for election again until 2028.

County-wide Row Offices

The 2026 cycle also features all six of the county’s administrative “row offices.” These positions serve four-year terms and handle the day-to-day governance of the county. Five of the six incumbents have already announced their reelection bids: Clerk and Recorder Jolene Linke, Sheriff Brett Schroetlin, Treasurer Marcy Wheatley, Coroner Tawnya Bailey, and Surveyor Warren Ward. As of Jan. 8, Assessor Larry Banman has yet to announce whether he will seek another term.

State Senate District 8

In the Colorado State Senate, incumbent Democrat Dylan Roberts has filed to seek a second four-year term representing District 8. Roberts, who resides in the Frisco area, serves a massive district that includes Grand, Summit, Eagle and several other counties in Northwest Colorado. During his first term, Roberts has been a prominent voice on water rights, rural healthcare and affordable housing.

State House District 13

• Chris Floyd (D): The current Lake County Attorney and former Leadville Municipal Judge has filed for the Democratic primary.
• Consuelo Redhorse (D): The Summit School District Board President has also joined the Democratic field, bringing experience from local education leadership.
• Miguel Martinez (R): A former Lake County Assessor and realtor, Martinez is seeking the Republican nomination. Martinez, a former Democrat who joined the Republican Party in 2023, is the first major GOP candidate to enter the race for the district, which spans Grand, Summit, Lake, Park, Chaffee and Jackson counties.

Deadlines and Filings 

The current list of candidates is expected to shift as formal filing deadlines remain in the future. The nomination process for the June 30 primary election begins in early spring, with candidates securing spots on the ballot through either local party assemblies or the collection of petition signatures.

For voters, June 8 is the final day to change party affiliation or register to vote via a third-party drive to participate in the primary. Precinct caucuses are scheduled for March 7. Residents interested in serving as election judges for the 2026 cycle must attend their respective party’s caucus to be eligible for the roles.

Potential candidates can find filing requirements and current campaign finance reports on the Colorado Secretary of State’s TRACER website.