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Jeff Hurd
Jeff Hurd (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Colorado's 3rd Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.
Hurd (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Colorado's 3rd Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the general election scheduled on November 3, 2026.[source]
Biography
Jeff Hurd was born in Grand Junction in 1979.[1] He earned a bachelor's degree in liberal studies (classical literature and philosophy) from Notre Dame University, a J.D. from the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law, in 2008, and an LL.M. from Columbia Law School in 2010. His career experience includes working at the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, as a law clerk to United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit Judge Timothy Tymkovich, and as the co-owner of a law firm.[2]
Committee assignments
U.S. House
2025-2026
Hurd was assigned to the following committees:[Source]
- Committee on Natural Resources
- Energy and Mineral Resources
- Indian and Insular Affairs, Chair
- Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Aviation
- Highways and Transit
- Water Resources and Environment
- Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
- Energy
- Environment
Elections
2026
See also: Colorado's 3rd Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on June 30, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. Additional general election candidates will be added here following the primary.
General election for U.S. House Colorado District 3
Incumbent Jeff Hurd and Heather Barton are running in the general election for U.S. House Colorado District 3 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
| Jeff Hurd (R) | ||
| Heather Barton (Unaffiliated) | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 3
Kyle Doster and Alex Kelloff are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 3 on June 30, 2026.
Candidate | ||
| Kyle Doster | ||
| Alex Kelloff | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 3
Hope Scheppelman is running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 3 on June 30, 2026.
Candidate | ||
| Hope Scheppelman | ||
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Endorsements
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2024
See also: Colorado's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024
Colorado's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Republican primary)
Colorado's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Colorado District 3
Jeff Hurd defeated Adam Frisch, James Wiley, and Adam Withrow in the general election for U.S. House Colorado District 3 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jeff Hurd (R) | 50.8 | 201,951 | |
| Adam Frisch (D) | 45.8 | 182,147 | ||
| James Wiley (L) | 2.7 | 10,734 | ||
| Adam Withrow (Unity Party) | 0.7 | 2,721 | ||
| Total votes: 397,553 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Frank Hernandez (Unaffiliated)
- Gary Swing (Unity Party)
- Mark Elworth Jr. (L)
- David Whitley (L)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 3
Adam Frisch advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 3 on June 25, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Adam Frisch | 100.0 | 51,719 | |
| Total votes: 51,719 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Anna Stout (D)
- Debby Burnett (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 3
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 3 on June 25, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jeff Hurd | 41.2 | 36,505 | |
| Ron Hanks | 28.5 | 25,211 | ||
| Stephen Varela | 9.8 | 8,638 | ||
| Lew Webb | 8.0 | 7,094 | ||
| Curtis McCrackin | 6.5 | 5,772 | ||
| Russ Andrews | 6.0 | 5,304 | ||
| Total votes: 88,524 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Austin O'Connell (R)
- Jason Bias (R)
- Joe Granado (R)
- Robin Heid (R)
- David Karpas (R)
- Kimberly Swearingen (R)
Endorsements
Hurd received the following endorsements.
- State Sen. Bob Gardner (R)
- State Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer (R)
- State Sen. Larry Liston (R)
- State Sen. Paul Lundeen (R)
- State Sen. Janice Rich (R)
- State Rep. Rick Taggart (R)
- Fmr. U.s. Rep. Bob Beauprez (R)
- Fmr. U.S. Sen. Hank Brown
- Fmr. State Sen. Don Coram (R)
- Fmr. State Sen. Larry Crowder (R)
- Fmr. Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler (R)
- Former Colorado Treasurer Mark Hillman
- Fmr. U.s. Rep. Scott McInnis
- Fmr. Colorado Gov. Bill Owens (R)
- Fmr. State Sen. Ellen Roberts (R)
- Fmr. U.s. Rep. Bob Schaffer (R)
- Fmr. Colorado Treasurer Walker Stapleton (R)
- Fmr. Colorado Attorney General John Suthers (R)
- Fmr. State Rep. Keith Swerdfeger (R)
- Fmr. State Rep. Daniel Thurlow (R)
- Fmr. U.s. Rep. Scott Tipton (R)
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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Analysis
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119th Congress (2025-2027)
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate U.S. House Colorado District 3 |
Officeholder U.S. House Colorado District 3 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Lauren Boebert (R) |
U.S. House Colorado District 3 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
