Colorado general election: November 3, 2026

Who is running for Adams County Clerk and Recorder in 2026?

Here are the candidates for Adams County Clerk and Recorder on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Adams County.

This office runs county services rather than voting on the quiz issues, so we show each candidate's experience and record instead of an issue match.

Josh Zygielbaum

Democrat · Incumbent

Adams County Clerk and Recorder

Josh Zygielbaum is the Democratic incumbent Adams County Clerk and Recorder, as listed on the county's Clerk and Recorder page³. He won the November 2022 general election with 56.5 percent over Karen Hoopes². Hoopes is again his opponent in November 2026¹.

Adams County Clerk and Recorder (listed on the county's Clerk and Recorder page)³
Won the November 2022 general election with 56.5 percent (90,262 votes to Karen Hoopes's 69,488)².

Karen Hoopes

Republican

Candidate for Adams County Clerk and Recorder

Karen Hoopes is the Republican nominee for Adams County Clerk and Recorder¹. She was also the Republican nominee for the same office in 2022, losing to Josh Zygielbaum, 43.5 to 56.5 percent². No candidate website or county biography was found.

Has not held the office; the Republican nominee for Clerk and Recorder in 2022 (69,488 votes, 43.5 percent)² and 2026¹.

Last reviewed 2026-10-08. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.