Jeff Hurd Secures Second Term in Colorado 3rd District

The Associated Press has officially declared the outcome of the election in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, awarding the victory to incumbent Republican Representative Jeff Hurd. This result grants Hurd a second term in office and solidifies his control over a region that has historically favored his party.

Hurd defeated his Democratic challenger, Dwayne Romero, to continue representing one of the largest geographic areas in the state. The 3rd District spans a vast territory, extending from Moffat County in the northwestern part of Colorado to Las Animas County in the southeast. While the area is predominantly rural and leans Republican, Democratic support remains strong in Pueblo and several ski communities located along the Interstate 70 corridor.

At 9:40 a.m. on November 6, 2026, official counts showed Hurd leading with 49.29 percent of the vote, while Romero held 47.44 percent. This tally was reached after 95 percent of the total votes had been counted.

The 47-year-old representative first won this seat in 2024. He entered the race after former Representative Lauren Boebert, who had previously held the 3rd District, decided to move her campaign to Colorado’s 4th Congressional District. Boebert made that shift following a remarkably close victory in 2022, where she defeated Democrat Adam Frisch by a margin of just 554 votes. That narrow result marked the closest U.S. House race in the nation that year.

Hurd’s political platform focuses on a range of issues aimed at both national and local interests. According to his campaign materials, his key priorities include strengthening border security, reducing government regulations, and fostering the development of small businesses. He also advocates for the advancement of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, ensuring fiscal security for working families, and addressing critical infrastructure needs such as water management, agricultural security, and energy development.

Hurd has deep roots in the region he serves. He was raised in Grand Junction, where he graduated from Grand Junction High School. His academic path led him to the University of Notre Dame, where he earned a degree in philosophy.

He furthered his legal education by obtaining a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Denver. Subsequently, Hurd pursued a Master of Laws degree at Columbia University in New York City, completing a robust educational background before entering public service.

This election result maintains the Republican hold on the district, reflecting the continued political dynamics in western Colorado. The race concluded with Hurd maintaining his position despite a competitive challenge from Romero.